HOSPITALITY TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

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Our free 10-week program is designed for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who face barriers to employment and are seeking work in hospitality.

THE OPPORTUNITY

  • Two months of hands on, weekly work experience shifts in the Food Collective's busy cafe and catering kitchen, situated at Melbourne Polytechnic in Epping.
  • Tailored training from our qualified chefs to build your work ready skills in food and coffee preparation and service.
  • Individualised support from an employment mentor to help you find a job.

KEY INFORMATION

 

  • Training program: 9 Oct to 11 Dec 2025
  • Number of hours: 80
  • Registration cut-off:  26 Sep 2025, midnight
  • Cost: free

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Essential

  • People from migrant and refugee backgrounds living in the Cities of Whittlesea and Hume
  • Eligible for employment in Australia
  • Minimum of Level 2 English
  • Can commit to 2 x 1/2 day training sessions per week for duration of program
  • Food handling certificate

Preferred

  • Experience in the hospitality industry

More Information

Norma Medawar
0459 159 050
nmedawar@whittleseacc.org.au

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Scanlon Foundation.