Line Cook

First Course NYC is a job training program for Restaurant Cooks. 

January 10 (supporting info sessions Jan 12 & 19)

February 7 (supporting info sessions Feb 9 & 16)

This 14-week program includes eight weeks of classroom kitchen training delivered by experienced chefs, followed by six weeks of on-the-job training in respected New York City restaurants.  

Program Features

• Eight weeks of free, hands-on culinary training led by an experienced NYC chef
• Weekly MetroCard and weekly stipend of $355 (during classroom training)
•  Earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Six weeks of paid ($16/hour), on-the-job training 
• Connection to full-time employment as a restaurant line cook

Requirements

•  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
• This program require that all apprentices receive the COVID-19 vaccination

Register for an information session!