Since the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in mid-2016, BMFS has endeavoured to develop innovative and fun programs centred around making nutritious food while connecting with others in the community.
Scroll down to explore the programs we currently offer.
Annalise, from our Cook+Connect @home program
Discover a range of exciting programs offered by Blue Mountains Food Services, a registered NDIS provider.
NDIS Programs
Need Meals?
Blue Mountains Food Services also has a range of nutritious meals that can be delivered weekly to your door by our friendly volunteers.
NDIS Programs
COOK +
CONNECT
Become a culinary legend
+ Learn new skills
A Life Skills and Social Connection program for young people on an NDIS plan.
Develop vital life skills by learning every aspect of the cooking process, from planning meals to food safety + hygiene.
Gain real-world experience in our commercial kitchen or learn in
the comfort of your own home.
COOK +
CONNECT @ Centre
Connect with people + learn to cook
Small classes of six participants held in our commercial kitchen in the Mid Mountains.
Learn and develop the skills needed to cook, serve, and enjoy delicious meals with family and friends.
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Kitchen skills
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Preparing + planning
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Shopping
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Budgeting
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Food safety + hygiene
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Safe storage of food
COOK +
CONNECT @ home
Your time, your place
Customised to suit your individual needs. Learn to cook in your own home with our one-on-one program.
Learn and develop the skills needed to cook, serve, and enjoy delicious meals with family and friends.
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Kitchen skills
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Preparing + planning
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Shopping
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Budgeting
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Food safety + hygiene
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Safe storage of food
COOK +
CONNECT Community
Connect with your community
Work alongside our qualified chef and volunteers in one of our community restaurants.
Gain real-world skills cooking in one of our commercial kitchens, or serving food Front of House.
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Kitchen skills
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Food preparation
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Food safety + hygiene
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Safe storage of food
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Customer service
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Organisational skills
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Food + beverage
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Table setting
COOK +
CONNECT @Work
Gain work experience in Ben's Cafe in Lawson
Work alongside our qualified chef and hospitality team to learn skills and gain experience in a fully functioning cafe.
Gain real-world skills and work experience.
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Kitchen skills
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Food preparation
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Food safety + hygiene
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Safe storage of food
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Customer service
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Organisational skills
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Food + beverage
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Table setting