The kitchen is very big, we can make anything

Hanna gives a hand

Preparing, Sharing

Why Choose Cook and Create at Kodak?

We are a diverse, inclusive, cultural, group of professional cooks within a commercial kitchen.

We apply a Person Centred approach allowing participants control of what they cook, prepare and eat.

Carers and support workers are welcome to stay, while participants create a meal to serve or take home.*

Key Outcomes may Include

  • Introduction to hospitality programs which can help aid transition from secondary school to formal training
  • Social inclusion
  • Opportunity to form friendships

To support our participants we offer an Outings and Events Calendar that they may attend once a month or as arranged

* Carers and support workers are asked to contribute a small fee for the food they consume.

At Cook and Create at Kodak we Offer

Weekly Workshops may Include

  • One on One inclusive cooking with participant
  • Writing skills and recipe understanding
  • Include food preparation
  • Cooking on commercial kitchen equipment
  • Serving and portion guidance
  • Social contact and interactions with other participants, staff, and support workers
  • Independent living skills
  • Budgeting (cost to make each meal)
  • Practice food prep, food storage and food equipment use
  • Supervised safety in the kitchen
  • Assistive utensils (handled knifes, weighted bowls, one handed cutting solution, non-slip cutting board)
  • Hygiene practices in place
  • Cultural diversity and exploration of choice through food prep and cooking

Who are the Chefs and Cooks that work with Participants?

Owner/Manager and Head Cook – Nina

Cultural Cook – Ibby

Cultural Cook – Hanna

Assistant Cook – Cassie

Who is Cook and Create at Kodak For?

Cook and Create at Kodak is for people of all ages who are planned managed or self-managed that are funded with support from:

  • NDIS
  • Aged Care-packages
  • School Groups TBN
  • Full fee arrangements TBN