A partnership between Kingsborough Community College CEWD and The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts offers the only professional kosher cooking program in North America. It offers a 144-hour intensive course that teaches students culinary skills and food safety and sanitation in a kosher environment.

Students can earn two industry-recognized certifications: New York City food Handler Certification from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and ServSafe Food Handler Certification from the National Restaurant Association. The facilities and food are 100% Kosher as well as a joint certificate from Kingsborough Community College and The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts.

The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts was founded by Elka Pinson and is directed by Jesse Blonder. The classes are taught by faculty of the Kingsborough Community College Department of Tourism and Hospitality as well as visiting Rabbis from the OK Kosher Certification mark.
Both day and evening classes are available.

To apply please contact the director of the Center of Kosher and Culinary Arts, Jesse Blonder at 718-513-9934 to receive and application and schedule an interview.