About Central Texas Food Bank's Culinary Training Program
2026 Dates
- Spring Cohort: April 20 - July 3, 2026
- Summer Cohort: July 20 - October 2, 2026
- Fall Cohort : October 19- January 1, 2027
Are you interested in a career in food services? If you have a passion for food and you are ready and willing to learn, the Culinary Training Program might be the opportunity for you.
This hands-on job-training program is designed to teach basic culinary skills, cooking techniques, knife skills, equipment operation, and professional development. Our program provides students with real-world experience in our state-of-the-art kitchen, preparing them for a career in the food service industry upon graduation.
The Culinary Training Program is free of cost and open to all members of the community (subject to eligibility requirements).
What You Will Learn
Get real-world experience in the Food Bank’s state-of-the-art kitchen!
- Basic cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Nutrition
- Equipment operation
- Professional development
Have questions?
Click here to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers or email us at: WFD@centraltexasfoodbank.org.
