Cook and Grow

www.cookandgrow.org Cook and Grow is a Junior Chef program for children 8-13 years old. Limited space available for each session.

This program was founded by Chef Mona Jackson and teaches kitchen safety, food preparation, cooking, nutrition, and how to be informed consumer. Students learn about growing, preparing and cooking healthier meals. Our program is designed to address the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and the dramatic increase of childhood obesity. Students will grow the fresh vegetables and herbs that they will cook with and learn to read and understand food labels to make better choices.

08/12/2026

That’s a wrap!! Our Junior Chef Summer Program has come to a close! 🧑🏽‍🍳👩🏾‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳

Congratulations to our Junior Chefs on successfully completing the program and exploring the world through food. 🌍🥡🍊

08/04/2026

Presentation is everything! 🧇🍓

Our Junior Chefs have mastered presentation, just one important part of cooking. Let’s not forget about flavor! These homemade waffles with strawberries and fresh whipped cream were amazing!🧑🏽‍🍳👩🏾‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳

07/27/2026

Three weeks down and we’re still going strong! Our Junior Chefs are more comfortable in the kitchen and making some delicious dishes.

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07/20/2026

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Check out our Junior Chefs preparing their delicious meals.
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07/17/2026

🔔🚨Now Hiring🚨🔔

Little Lotus isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a revival of community, culture, and culinary artistry on New Haven’s historic waterfront.

Little Lotus of West Haven is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team!!

Serious applicants can call Chef Dave at Little Lotus 203-260-4066.

07/13/2026

Summer is here and you know what that means! ☀️😎 Our Junior Chefs have been busy in the kitchen! 🧑🏽‍🍳👩🏾‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳

06/09/2026

🎉Way to go Seniors!🎉

Our Bassick students have wrapped up their Culinary Arts training with Cook & Grow, LLC! 👨🏾‍🍳👩🏽‍🍳🧑🏽‍🍳

Thanks to The Justice Education Center and CareerHub at The WorkPlace for their collaboration in making this semester so successful!

Congratulations to our amazing students! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

05/26/2026

Calling all Junior Chefs ages 8-12!! Join us for our Summer Program! 🧑🏽‍🍳👩🏾‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳 Call today; spots are filling quickly! 🥘🥙🍛🍝🥞🥧

05/19/2026

🚨 Student Spotlight 🚨Meet London!

London is a hard working, dedicated high school senior with culinary experience. While in training, she has mastered sweet, spicy, and savory! 🍰🌶️🧂👩🏽‍🍳

05/04/2026

Happy Birthday to Chef Mona Jackson!

Thank you for your passion and commitment to our youth and the City of Bridgeport!

Address

1042 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT
06604

Website

http://www.cookandgrow.org/

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