Promise Culinary School

Promise Culinary School is a state-certified vocational school and job-training provider. Our mission is to empower our graduates with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the culinary world. We offer affordable culinary training and certification in less than 5 months. Our students learn the essential skills necessary to work in the food service industry, obtain employment, and develop both life and entrepreneurial skills.

Students must maintain attendance, academic, culinary and professional standards to graduate from Promise Culinary School. We offer a diverse classroom setting with students from various socioeconomic and professional backgrounds. The common thread and the most important factors are a love for the culinary arts and the desire to learn.

Since 1997, we have:

Graduated over 1000 students for careers in the culinary industry.
Achieved a 90% job placement rating for our graduates.
Continued to cultivate a diverse classroom that combines students from cities, the suburbs and the country; individuals with varied previous experiences, passions, and culinary pursuits. We create this classroom intentionally to introduce each student to “the other.”
Developed a program where students receive training in both the culinary arts and life skills.
Designed an agency where all of our programs make a positive impact in our community, inspiring and enacting a brighter future through our work.

For more information contact chrissy.banks@elijahspromise.org.

Promise Culinary Programs

Baking & Pastry

Students receive a robust training course designed around the principles of baking and pastry. Our Baking and Pastry Arts program provides a thorough education on the fundamentals of baking and pastry production. Classes review bread baking, cake preparation, alternative diet options such as vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and diabetic friendly desserts and more.

The day program runs for 10 weeks, Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM & night program runs for 17 weeks, Monday – Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Please contact Chef Chrissy Banks at Chrissy.Banks@elijahspromise.org to find out when classes start or view the events page at https://elijahspromise.org/events/.

Graduates receive Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts, ServSafe Managers Certification, Life Skills Training Certificate, and life-time job assistance from Promise Culinary School.

Culinary Arts

Students receive an in-depth training in the fundamentals of the Culinary Arts. Professional Chefs and Instructors review a wide variety of culinary fundamentals including knife skills, cooking methods, catering, food safety, and more teach classes.

Graduates receive Certificate in Culinary Arts, ServSafe Managers Certification, Life Skills Training Certificate, and life-time job assistance from Promise Culinary School.

Tuition

Tuition Costs:
Culinary Arts $4,900.00
Baking & Pastry $5,010.00

Tuition for all programs include:
Full Chef’s uniform, Professional tool kit customized to program, Text book, equipment, apron and side-towel rental, all food used in daily production, daily lunch (day courses only)

Funding is available through the following agencies:
Workforce Development – WIOA; Workfirst NJ; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – DVR; Department of Youth Services; Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

We offer early enrollment discounts and no-interest payments plans.

Get Involved with Promise Culinary

There are a variety of ways to get involved with Promise Culinary. We are always looking for ways to host local volunteer teams to promote professional development, career services, and networking opportunities for our current students and graduates. We work with a variety of community partners to empower our students. Contact us to get involved with Promise Culinary today!

Alumni

If you would like to connect with Promise Culinary, request your transcripts, or need assistance finding your next culinary job in the tri-state area, please contact Promise Culinary Staff today at Chrissy.Banks@elijahspromise.org.