The spark of Teaching Kitchen came to life over dinner between two foodies. A simple meal that brought joy to them evolved into the Teaching Kitchen culinary program today. The passion of culinary arts is honed through hours in restaurants, commercial cooking spaces, and home kitchens. Yet, for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, barriers exist for their journey becoming a professional chef or restaurateur. Teaching Kitchen seeks to dismantle those barriers by becoming a premier culinary school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students where the culinary arts are taught in American Sign Language (ASL).  

Today Teaching Kitchen is proud to offer an occupational certification program through in-person or virtually. Offering both programs to aspiring culinary professionals ensures no one is left behind and all are welcome to pursue their passion, may it be whipping up Italian al fresco, perfecting the art of a crème brûlée, or knowing how to make a perfectly balanced sandwich. We’re here for it all. Come join us today at Teaching Kitchen and discover the magic within the culinary arts for yourself.  

Teaching Kitchen is dedicated to empowering deaf and hard of hearing youth and adults through accessible and inclusive culinary education. Our mission is to provide them with the knowledge, practical experience, and employment skills necessary to thrive in today’s job market and pursue competitive careers in the restaurant and food industry.  

Teaching Kitchen envisions a world where deaf and hard of hearing individuals have equal access and opportunities in the culinary field. We strive to create a culinary training environment that nurtures talent, promotes inclusivity, and prepares our students to become successful professionals in the culinary arts and food industry. 

Your donation to Teaching Kitchen helps us provide exceptional culinary education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Your support makes a lasting impact, enabling our students to thrive in the culinary industry.

Teaching Kitchen is a program under Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD). Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID number: 46-0332149). Donations are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the full extent permitted by law.

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