Teaching Kitchen 202 Online Program Now Accepting Applications!
A Culinary Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Breaking Beyond Culinary Boundaries

A ground-breaking culinary education program in American Sign Language!

Offered in-person and virtually

Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing and passionate about the food industry?
Teaching Kitchen 202 is the place for you!

Join our 15-week Culinary School Certification Program and start your deliciously rewarding career!

Open Enrollment for Fall Session (September 2, 2025 - December 12, 2025) Starts Soon!

Learn Culinary Skills

Roll up your sleeves! Choose from our in-person and virtual programs! Train with our qualified instructors and get the skills you need.

Learn in Your Language*

Everything here is in ASL. No barriers, pure learning from awesome Deaf and ASL-fluent pros.

Find your Culinary Groove

Chef, manager, food innovator – whatever you dream of, TK202 helps you get there.

Jump Start Your Career

Get personalized support from our counselors to land your dream culinary job!

Are you a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor looking to connect your clients with TK202? We’re here to help. Get in touch with us to learn how our program can support your clients’ career goals. Contact us today.

* If you need to whisk up your ASL, no worries—we have Non-Credit Remedial Courses for ASL at no additional cost as part of our offering!

With TK202, Your Career Pathways are Endless

Prep Cook

Prep cooks wash and chop ingredients, setup workstations, and partially cook food. They also prepare simple dishes like salads and sides.

  • ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Pre-Production Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Production Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Line Cook

A line cook prepares meals, cuts fruits and vegetables, grills meat, prepares sauces and condiments, and assembles dishes on plates. They must follow recipes and cook according to the chef’s specifications.

  • ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Pre-Production Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Production Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Sous Chef

A sous chef assists the executive chef and oversees kitchen operations in their absence. They train team members, maintain food safety standards, and help create menus. Additionally, they can cover other line cooks when necessary.

  • ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Pre-Production Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Production Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Basic Operations Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Executive Chef

An executive chef manages the kitchen and employees, creates menu items, maintains cleanliness, handles inventory, establishes protocols, provides training, negotiates contracts, and ensures food safety.

  • ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Pre-Production Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Back of the House Production Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Host/Hostess

A host greets and seats restaurant guests, takes reservations, and manages waiting lists. They may also take to-go orders and answer phone calls.

 

  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Service and Communication Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Basic Operations Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate

 

Apply Today

Server

A server helps guests place orders, recommends meals, generates bills, clears tables, refills drinks, and communicates changes to the kitchen staff.

  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Service and Communication Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Basic Operations Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Barista

A barista takes orders, prepares drinks, cleans equipment, sells baked goods, and monitors inventory.

  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Service and Communication Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Basic Operations Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today

Bartender

Bartenders prepare drinks, verify age, take orders, monitor inventory, serve food, and keep the bar clean.

  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Service and Communication Certificate
  • Restaurant Professional Program Front of the House Basic Operations Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Certificate
  • ServSafe Allergens Essentials Certificate
  • ServSafe Alcohol Certificate
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
  • Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants Certificate
Apply Today
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Learning from the Pros: Our Mozzeria Partnership

A color image showing a wood-fired pizza oven with a pizza being baked inside, flames visible in the background at Mozzeria.A color image of a chef preparing pizza dough and toppings in the kitchen of Mozzeria, with a pizza oven and various ingredients visible.A color close-up of the Mozzeria sign on the window, indicating "Deaf-Owned & Operated Pizzeria" with the reflection of the street visible.A color image of the exterior of Mozzeria, a restaurant in a red brick building with large windows and black trim. The Mozzeria sign is visible above the entrance, and a Mozzeria delivery van is parked nearby. There are also black umbrellas set up outside for outdoor dining, and a traffic light and "No Turn on Red" sign are in the foreground.

Jump into hands-on training with former Mozzeria staff from the famous Deaf-owned pizzeria. Work in a lively kitchen where ASL is part of the vibe. Get top-notch experience that sets you apart in the food industry.

We’re always looking to expand our partnerships with other top restaurants and culinary professionals to provide even more exciting learning opportunities for our students. Learn more the partnership opportunities here.

Cooked Up with Our Awesome Partners

TK202 is a hit thanks to our amazing partners! They add the special touch that makes our program extraordinary. From hands-on training to top-notch resources, our partners make it all possible.

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Empowering Success: Launching Teaching Kitchen 202

It’s an honor to bring Teaching Kitchen 202 to life, where students are able to gain confidence to enter the food service industry through access to education, skills building, and future career opportunities. Their chances of success in life increase when barriers are removed and opportunities are abundant.

A color image of Christina Hopewell-Albert, Ed.D., Vice President of Program Impact, smiling and looking at the camera with a blurred outdoor background.

– Dr. Christina Hopewell-Albert, Chief School Officer