HOSPITALITY TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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.