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Chicago - Food Hero Culinary Open House

Hiring Event
Tour the kitchen, Meet the Chefs, and learn how Food Hero supports the next generation of Culinary Professionals and Food Entrepreneurs.
Friday, March 27, 2026
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM CDT
Food Hero
  • 3331 West 26th Street
  • Floor 2
  • Chicago , IL 60623

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