Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment is an employment training center designed to prepare adult students for employment in a variety of food industry settings, including commercial and institutional kitchens, restaurants, cafes, and cafeterias. The Center is a hub of learning and connection that offers a state-of-the-art culinary teaching kitchen with a pastry arts classroom, coffee laboratory, on-site seasonal garden, and multi-purpose catering, hospitality, and job skills classrooms.

The Center is enrolling BOTH students who reside in one of HFH’s family residences and residents of the broader community. Apply HERE.

All trainings are free to those who qualify for services.

Students can:

• Enroll in Culinary Essentials, Pastry Arts, and Hospitality courses to set them off on a career in the culinary field

• Study for and obtain the NYC Food Protection exam

• Take workshops in everything from vegan cooking and cooking on a budget to international and regional cuisines

• Prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce

Some graduates go on to work in the culinary field. Others transfer the vital skills they practice in the kitchen like teamwork, organization, customer service, public speaking, and building self confidence to another career path. Everything they learn will apply to life and the family table.

Allie’s Place creates a community for students and graduates, who can access flexible and free courses and assistance for up to one year post graduation.

Calendar of Scheduled Trainings for September 2025

Culinary Brochure

Take a Behind the Scenes look at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment with the Chefs and graduates: