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Community Food
for Jobs Program

. . . The recipe for success!!

The Community Food for Jobs Program (CFJP) is a free Culinary Arts training program for ages 18 and older.

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   This free 10-week training program includes:

  • Artistic food preparation

  • Food service and hands-on experience

  • National ServSafe certification

  • Job training & education

  • Job placement & 6 months of follow-up support

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Call for Info: (607) 737-7502

10 Week Training Program

  • Week 1: Intro to the Culinary Arts

  • Week 2: History and Intro

  • Week 3: Baking principles

  • Week 4: Poaching | Grilling/Sauté | Professional Demo

  • Week 5: Buffet Set UP & Prep

  • Week 6: Main Course Prep

  • Week 7: Testing & Professional Demo

  • Week 8: Decorations & Desserts

  • Week 9: Iron Chef Demo

  • Week 10: Final Buffet & Graduation

Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties

650 Baldwin Street

Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 734-6174

 

MAIN HOURS

Monday through Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

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Other hours vary depending on program.

©2025 by Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.

This website is supported by Grant Number 02CH012260 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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