Our Kitchen Hand (OKH) is an innovative approach to training, skill building/development and community participation for people with disability including those with a psycho-social disability.
It is centered around food preparation, cooking, service and training.
The program brings together up to 12 people per day in a purpose built modified kitchen aiming to develop a range of skills whilst participating, making friends in a social and meaningful environment and taking those skills home into the kitchen.
Activities include:
- Developing a range of skills including cooking, food preparation and shopping
- Learning healthy eating along with food and kitchen hygiene
- Opportunities for further experience in the food industry
- Working on projects benefiting the local community
To attend OKH you will need to:
- Be willing to be in a group environment
- Have an interest in learning a variety of skills which include:
- Cooking
- Shopping
- Nutrition
- Safe food handling
Program Times
OKH is held on selected weekdays from 9am-3pm
Cost
There is a daily cost for attendance at OKH. This includes a participant contribution fee of $10 which will help pay for ingredients. There is also an attendance fee which can be met either from a NDIS package or by the individual paying themselves.
More Information
For more Information contact Elena Tsetlin e.tsetlin@jewishcare.com.au or call 8302 8031
