About the Center
The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place is a Bronx-based job training program dedicated to preparing adult students, ages 18 and older, for meaningful employment in the culinary industry. Our goal is to equip individuals with the practical skills, confidence, and professional proficiency needed to succeed in a wide range of food service settings, including restaurants, cafés, and commercial kitchens.
Our 60-hour base program in Culinary Essentials, Pastry Arts, and Hospitality prepares graduates with the hands-on skills and industry knowledge needed for entry-level roles in the field. Advanced workshops and seminars offer continued learning opportunities on a flexible, year-round schedule.
Students learn directly from highly experienced chef instructors in a condensed timeframe, while also working with employment specialists who provide guidance on professionalism, workplace expectations, and career development. This integrated approach ensures that graduates are both technically skilled and prepared to thrive in various work environments.
Hire Our Graduates
Our results-driven approach ensures that graduates of the Culinary Center at Allie’s Place can step confidently into fast-paced culinary and hospitality environments.
Employers can expect graduates to arrive prepared and motivated. They are exposed to kitchen culture, take direction well, and contribute positively to a team. Hiring a Culinary Center graduate means employing someone who is eager to learn, grow, and succeed.
Click Submit Job Opportunities to go to our Employment Form and submit any current job openings or volunteer opportunities at your organization. Our Employment team will review your submission and contact you as soon as possible. For questions or additional information, please email Culinary@HFHnyc.org.
Partner With Us
We welcome industry professionals to partner with us by sharing their expertise through trainings, guest seminars, workshops and other special events. If your organization is interested in collaborating with us, please contact the Culinary team at (929) 955-4624 or via email at Culinary@HFHnyc.org. We would love to hear from you.
Donate to the Culinary Center
The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place is operated by HFH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Programs at HFH family residences are supported by a range of partners, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
HFH welcomes both monetary and in-kind contributions. Donations to the Culinary Center at Allie’s Place directly support program resources—helping provide hands-on training, equipment, and opportunities for participants to build skills and succeed in the food industry.
Please e-mail GetInvolved@HFHnyc.org before sending any in-kind donations.
