Reimagining What’s Possible in the Kitchen
Too many people in Memphis are boxed out of opportunity.
They’re underemployed. Underpaid. Passed over.
And our workforce systems aren’t built for them to succeed.
Most training programs focus solely on skills. But people need more than that; they need stability, community, trust – a path that doesn’t just get them through a kitchen door, but helps them stay and grow once they’re in.
The future we’re sowing and growing.
At The Sow Project, we train aspiring chefs and build support systems around them. That means:
Paid training in real kitchens
Access to wraparound services and job placement
Financial literacy and mental health support
Intentional mentorship
Food that’s fresh, local, and rooted in wellness
We believe healing starts with being seen. And transformation starts with stability.
Reimagining the workforce.
We believe in building kitchens where people are safe enough to thrive. In growing a local talent pipeline with heart. In training not just the next line cook – but the next community leader, mentor, or small business owner.
Join us in creating a new standard for what culinary training looks like – human-first, Memphis-rooted, and future-focused.
Ready to join The Sow Project?
We’re looking for people with grit, curiosity, and a hunger to grow. At The Sow Project, you’ll learn more than how to cook. You’ll earn while you train, build skills that open real doors, and be surrounded by a team that sees your worth.
What you’ll get:
✓ Paid culinary training in a real kitchen
✓ Mentorship and job placement support
✓ A community that invests in your growth
