Central Texas Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program

About Central Texas Food Bank's Culinary Training Program

Applications are being accepted for Fall. Classes begin in October 14, 2024.

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.