Catering with Purpose
Empowering people with disabilities since the 1970s
At Mercy Community’s Cookery Nook, we are committed to providing meaningful employment opportunities and skill development for individuals with disabilities.
Benefits of Supported Employment
Supported Employment offers numerous advantages, including:
Skill development
Fostering independence
Promoting community inclusion
Opportunity to thrive professionally and personally
What to Expect at Cookery Nook
Supported Employment offers numerous advantages, including:
teamwork
empathy towards others
how to read/listen and follow instructions
customer service
how to make café style espresso coffee
how to behave professionally at work
grooming and personal hygiene
punctuality and time management
how to recognise and regulate emotions and improve social skills
how to prepare food in a commercial environment
teamwork
empathy towards others
how to read/listen and follow instructions
customer service
how to behave professionally at work
grooming and personal hygiene
how to make café style espresso coffee
punctuality and time management
how to recognise and regulate emotions and improve social skills
how to prepare food in a commercial environment
What our supported employees have to say about working at the Nook
Hear from individuals who have benefited from Cookery Nook’s program. Their success stories highlight the program’s impact in building confidence, developing skills, and creating pathways to employment.
I really enjoy working here as it gives me an opportunity to further my skills in the catering industry.
Daniel
Cookery Nook Chef
I appreciate Cookery Nook as it gives me an opportunity to work on my skills, as well as create and practice new menu items. In the future I hope to gain an apprenticeship and focus on baking.
Nathan
Cookery Nook Chef
I like having the chance to meet new people and learning how to make new things. I enjoy serving customers in the café.
Belinda
Cookery Nook Chef
I really enjoy working here as it gives me an opportunity to further my skills in the catering industry.
Daniel
Cookery Nook Chef
I appreciate Cookery Nook as it gives me an opportunity to work on my skills, as well as create and practice new menu items. In the future I hope to gain an apprenticeship and focus on baking.
Nathan
Cookery Nook Chef
I like having the chance to meet new people and learning how to make new things. I enjoy serving customers in the café.
Belinda
Cookery Nook Chef
Work with us
Contact us to learn more about how you can support Cookery Nook’s mission. Whether you’re interested in participating, collaborating, or contributing, we welcome your involvement in creating inclusive communities.
For more information on how to get involved fill out the enquiry form below.
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