Our Kitchen Social Enterprise
11 Tuppen Drive, Sebastopol, Victoria 3356
About the Business
Welcome to Our Kitchen Social Enterprise, located at 11 Tuppen Drive, Sebastopol, Australia. As a cafe and establishment focused on food, we are a point of interest for the local community and beyond. We are thrilled to announce that we are returning to normal operations and are excited to welcome you back to our regular Community Lunches.
Throughout the pandemic, while we were unable to have you join us for lunch, we remained busy distributing thousands of free meals to those in need. Additionally, we continued to support our incredible adult learners on their journey to employment. Our Cooking Up Jobs and Commercial Kitchen Skills classes provided hands-on hospitality experience, resulting in many of our learners finding paid employment. Even for those who didn't pursue a career in hospitality, our courses are highly beneficial for building confidence, teamwork skills, and multitasking abilities, making it easier to find a job in a wide range of industries.
Joining Our Kitchen offers numerous benefits, whether you're a learner or a volunteer. You'll have the opportunity to make new friends, share laughter, learn how to create tasty meals on a tight budget, and enjoy the meals you prepare - a win-win situation for all!
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Our Kitchen Social Enterprise, thanks to the support of The Ian Potter Foundation. We are in the process of establishing innovative partnerships, introducing new retail products, and developing an incredibly exciting new class that we can't reveal just yet. Rest assured, we are filled with anticipation and can't wait to share the news with you soon!
Operating from Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm (excluding public holidays), Our Kitchen Social Enterprise is located at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre within the Ballarat South Community Hub commercial kitchen.
Established in April 2017 with grants from the Department of Education & Training Capacity and Innovation Fund and the City of Ballarat Social Enterprise Grant, Our Kitchen Social Enterprise initially began as a 16-week employability skills development course called Enterprising Communities, operating for two days per week. As a catering social enterprise, we served the local community, organizations, and businesses, utilizing fresh produce from Our Garden and SecondBite rescued food.
In 2018, Enterprising Communities was restructured and became Cooking up Jobs, incorporating a 16-week Commercial Kitchen Skills course. The following year, we introduced the Baking with Language Skills course, thanks to funding from the Victorian State Government Multicultural Capacity Building and Participation grant. In 2019, the RE Ross Trust provided two years of funding, allowing Our Kitchen Social Enterprise programs to run five days per week.
Due to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, our catering and community lunches were temporarily suspended. However, we adapted our program to produce and distribute free meals to the community, ensuring that our participants continued to receive workforce development training. This service not only fed thousands of vulnerable individuals but also supported our diverse student cohort in securing paid employment. Moreover, it fostered lifelong friendships among our amazing group of volunteers, some of whom have gone on to start their own businesses, find work in various industries, or embark on new careers.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (excluding public holidays). Please note that we are closed for three weeks from Christmas until mid-January each year.
We look forward to having you join us at Our Kitchen Social Enterprise, where we combine our passion for food with a commitment to community and empowerment.
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11 Tuppen Drive, Sebastopol, Victoria 3356, Australia
Opening hours
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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