About Central Texas Food Bank's Culinary Training Program
2026 Dates
- Winter Cohort: Jan 19- April 3rd, 2026
- Spring Cohort: April 20 - July 3rd, 2026
- Summer Cohort: July 20 - Oct 2nd, 2026
- Fall Cohort : Oct 19- Jan 1st, 2026
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 at the Central Texas Food Bank might just be the opportunity you are looking for.
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 our students for a career in the food service industry upon graduation.
The Culinary Training Program at the Central Texas Food Bank 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 out our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers or email us at: WFD@centraltexasfoodbank.org.
