The Colors Hospitality Opportunities for Workers (C.H.O.W.) Institute

Run by ROC-NY, the C.H.O.W. Institute provides free training to thousands of workers each year in both front and back of the house restaurant skills. If you are interested in learning more about these classes, please call our Class Coordinator, Marie Wiggins at 212-343-1771. The following is a list of classes offered at the C.H.O.W Institute.

  1. Edible Arrangements
  2. Restaurant Management
  3. Wine
  4. Server
  5. Food Handler
  6. Sushi
  7. Bartending
  8. Basic Cooking
  9. Chinese Regional Cuisine
  10. Indian Cuisine
  11. Brazilian Cuisine
  12. Basic Cooking
  13. Job Readiness & Customer Service
  14. English as a Second Language (ESL)

Job Placement

ROC-NY also provides assistance with job placement. If you are interested in receiving job training and placement, you must contact our Class Coordinator, Marie Wiggins, or our Job Developer, Leslie Ulloa, at 212-343-1771.