Cooking, Baking & Commercial Kitchen Program

Cooking, Baking & Commercial Kitchen Program

🍽️ Cooking, Baking & Commercial Kitchen Program

Discover Your Passion. Cook with Purpose. Build a Future in the Culinary World.

Do you love being in the kitchen, creating delicious meals or baking sweet treats? Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a real restaurant kitchen or serve food to happy customers? The Cooking, Baking & Commercial Kitchen Program at Support 4 Employment is the perfect place to turn your passion for food into real-world skills, confidence, and exciting job opportunities.

This dynamic, hands-on program is designed for individuals of all abilities—especially those supported under NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)—who want to gain practical experience and qualifications to prepare for a future in hospitality and food service. Whether you're new to the kitchen or dreaming of becoming a chef, this is your chance to step into a supportive environment where you’ll learn by doing.

🍳 What Makes This Program Special?

Delivered in our fully equipped commercial kitchen, the program gives you real experience in a professional culinary setting. You’ll wear your apron with pride as you prepare everything from savoury dishes to baked delights—learning to work efficiently, safely, and creatively just like in a real café or restaurant.

You won’t just learn to cook. You’ll learn how to work in the hospitality industry, build your confidence, and discover your personal strengths.

🎓 What You’ll Learn

👨‍🍳 Cooking & Baking Skills

  • Learn how to safely prepare, cook, and serve a variety of meals, including breakfasts, lunches, and specialty dishes

  • Master the fundamentals of baking—cakes, muffins, breads, pastries, and more

  • Understand flavour pairing, portion sizes, and kitchen timing to bring your dishes to life

🍰 Working in a Commercial Kitchen

  • Gain experience using professional kitchen tools and equipment

  • Understand kitchen workflows, food storage, and stock rotation

  • Learn and follow health, safety, and hygiene standards including food handling and sanitation protocols

🧾 Hospitality & Service Skills

  • Learn how to present and serve meals with attention to detail and customer satisfaction

  • Build confidence in taking food orders, setting tables, and assisting in front-of-house roles

  • Work as part of a team to deliver a complete café-style experience

📋 Job Readiness & Employability

  • Create resumes and prepare for job interviews with hospitality in mind

  • Explore roles in cafés, bakeries, restaurants, and catering services

  • Receive support to build routines, manage time, and thrive in a workplace

🌈 Who Is This Program For?

This program is perfect for:

  • Young adults and school leavers looking to explore a career in hospitality or food service

  • NDIS participants wanting to build work-ready skills in a hands-on and supportive environment

  • Anyone who loves food and wants to gain real experience in a commercial kitchen

  • Beginners, learners with diverse needs, and aspiring hospitality workers

No prior experience is needed—just a love for food, a willingness to learn, and an appetite for growth!

💡 Why Join the Program at Support 4 Employment?

At Support 4 Employment, we don’t just teach you how to cook—we help you discover your potential. Our experienced trainers work side-by-side with you, guiding every step as you learn, grow, and thrive. Here's what you'll experience:

  • ✅ Real-World Training in a functioning commercial kitchen, not a classroom simulation

  • ✅ Friendly, Inclusive Support where everyone learns at their own pace

  • ✅ Exciting Culinary Projects that challenge your creativity and build your skills

  • ✅ Pathways to Employment, apprenticeships, further study, or supported work

  • ✅ A Sense of Belonging, purpose, and achievement as part of a team

🚀 Your Culinary Journey Starts Here!

Whether you want to become a chef, work in a café, or simply gain skills that can help you live more independently, the Cooking, Baking & Commercial Kitchen Program offers you the chance to develop real abilities in a fun, social, and professional environment.

🍳 Cook with passion. Learn with purpose. Create a career you’re proud of.