Impact Culinary Training

09/03/2026

Welcome to the newest class of Impact Culinary Training students! 🧑‍🍳

DID YOU KNOW ❔
🔥 Impact Culinary Training was designed by Chef Rick Bayless in partnership with ICNC as an intensive training program for young, aspiring cooks.

🔥 Impact is housed at The Hatchery Chicago, Chicago's premier nonprofit food business incubator.

🔥 In addition to a high-level education, students receive essential kitchen tools, one-on-one mentoring from some of Chicago's top chefs, and on-the-job training through paid internships.

🔥 Impact Culinary is a 💯 percent donor-funded program so no costs are passed down to students.

08/20/2026

From mastering knife skills to stepping into professional kitchens across the city, Impact students have shown what true dedication looks like. The best part about the Impact Culinary Training program is that it's not just a learning experience or a path to job security, it's the beginning of a culinary journey. Let's see where it takes you!

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07/16/2026

🎓✨From the prep station to the graduation stage, a huge congratulations to the newest graduates of the Impact Culinary Training program! 🧑‍🍳

They came, they cooked, they conquered. We can't wait to see where your talents take you on your culinary journeys! Bon appetit to a bright future 😎

06/03/2026

🥰 We're still so thrilled about the turn out and support we had last week at the Taste the Impact luncheon event. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes photos coming soon! 👀

02/16/2026

The Impact Culinary Community mourns the loss of Marcus Hawkins, a student from Impact’s first ever cohort. Marcus passed peacefully on January 23rd of 2026. He was a leader inside and outside of the kitchen and always brought a smile to the faces of his peers. He came back as a volunteer to teach the next cohort and completed his internship at Frontera Restaurant. Our deepest condolences to Marcus’s family and friends. This article from 2019 highlighted Marcus in a lovely way: https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/07/01/vegan-fast-food-on-the-west-side-after-bayless-training-program-future-chef-wants-to-make-it-happen/

11/26/2025

Grateful to catch up with our alumni and hear about their career ascension. It’s a privilege to witness their lives blossom!
Thank you to partners like whose support help make our internships and program possible.

11/12/2025

11/03/2025

Gathering together at , we know that food is more than essential- it's love, community, and connection. It's incredible to watch our alumni grow over the last few years. We're so proud of them and so grateful to the mentors who help support their journey.

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10/30/2025

Wow! What an incredible evening we had at the ! We are absolutely thrilled and filled with immense gratitude for each and every one of you who joined us and made this event such a phenomenal success. Your presence and generous contributions have truly made a significant impact, and we couldn't have done it without your support. We are beyond excited for what's to come, and we look forward to seeing you at our future events! Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts! 🎉✨
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10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to , we had an incredible time celebrating community with great drinks, amazing food, and the best company!
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