The Teaching Kitchen

A paid culinary training and internship program at Community Servings

Who We Are

The Teaching Kitchen (TK) at Community Servings prepares adults facing barriers to employment for careers in the food service industry. Training focuses on three areas: a prep cook internship, a culinary course, and job readiness support. Each class session combines hands-on training with classroom-based learning. From the first week, trainees are in the kitchen, learning by doing.

Since 2009, the Teaching Kitchen has helped launch careers in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, hospitals, schools, universities, and other food service settings.

Ready to start your culinary career?

Application

Our Applicants

Whether you are new to food service or looking to build on your skills, The Teaching Kitchen can help. This program is for people who want to work in a professional kitchen and need the training, coaching, or confidence to take the next step.

With our support, you can find rewarding employment that reflects who you are and where you want to go. We welcome aspiring cooks, career changers, and people returning to the workforce. Our classes bring together diverse, motivated learners who are ready to grow.

If you are ready to begin a career in culinary arts, this is a great place to start. Please click here for eligibility requirements.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

What You Will Do

INTERNSHIP

You will help prepare thousands of scratch-made meals each week for Community Servings clients living with serious and chronic illnesses. While training in our production kitchen, you will gain hands-on experience, strengthen your résumé, and help prepare meals for people who rely on them every day.

CULINARY CLASS

You will develop an essential culinary foundation, including knife skills, measuring, cooking techniques, and recipe reading. Most importantly, you will learn how to work effectively as part of a team. Throughout the program, trainees practice safe food handling and earn ServSafe® Food Handler and Allergen Awareness certifications.

JOB READINESS SUPPORT

Our team helps you prepare for interviews, applications, and beyond. We work with you to define new career goals, create a culinary-focused résumé, and navigate online hiring platforms. With guided, practical support throughout the process, you will feel more confident making your next move.

Our goal is simple. Every graduate leaves with stronger skills, more experience, and a clear path to culinary employment.

How To Start

Apply now. New class sessions begin every six weeks at Community Servings’ Jamaica Plain headquarters. Located near Stony Brook T Station, our site is easy to reach by public transportation, and free on-site parking is available for trainees who drive.

Thanks to our funding partners and generous donors, tuition and materials are free.

Want to learn more? Contact us at or call (617) 522-7777 and enter extension 220 for more information.

 

Community Servings has achieved high ratings by GuideStar & Charity Navigation and is an accredited FIMC Member.

FOOD BANK
Community Servings
179 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: 617.522.7777
Fax: 617.522.7770
EIN: 22-3154028
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