Training in the Food Service Field

First Course NYC is not a cooking class – this program is for eligible New Yorkers who are passionate about starting their career in a restaurant kitchen, and are willing and able to commit to full-time training and employment.

Program Features

• Eight weeks of free, hands-on pre-employment training led by experienced restaurant chefs
• Earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Continue to learn as a paid, full-time employee in a respected NYC restaurant
• Opportunity to work and learn in NYC’s best restaurants

Minimum Requirements

• Committed to starting a career as a restaurant cook
• Aged 18 or older
• New York City resident
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• Make no more than $50,000 annually
• Restaurants participating in this program require that all apprentices receive the COVID-19 vaccination

This program is currently recruiting qualified candidates. You must attend an information session to start the application process.