Learn by doing.
Food preparation and customer service provide real tasks through which people can develop experience.
Inclusive employment
Different strengths.
Shared opportunity.
Meaningful work offers a way to learn, contribute and belong. It sits at the heart of The Social Kitchen’s purpose.
People before labels
Make room
for potential.
Employment barriers can take many forms. A supportive workplace starts by recognising the person and what they can contribute.
In 2021, the Ministry of Manpower highlighted The Social Kitchen’s employment of persons with disabilities and mature workers, alongside training and workplace support. [21]
NVPC’s 2023 award citation recognised The Social Kitchen’s training and employment opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. [18]
Everyday moments of belonging
A place to work.
A place to belong.
Recognising people and celebrating milestones are part of building an inclusive workplace.
Learning through everyday work
Skills. Confidence.
Connection.
Grow at a human pace.
Early reporting described colleagues helping team members find confidence in everyday work.
Be part of a team.
A meal is the work of many hands. Everyone’s contribution has a place.
Our approach as documented in early café reporting and the Ministry of Manpower’s 2021 feature. [4] [21]
Employment enquiries
A conversation
is a good start.
If you are exploring work, supporting a family member or representing a community organisation, get in touch about opportunities and suitability.
Make an employment enquiryHow do I enquire about work?
Email hello@thesocialkitchen.com.sg and briefly tell us the kind of work you are interested in. The team can discuss suitable opportunities and availability.
Can a caregiver or organisation contact you?
Yes. You can start with a general conversation about the support or opportunity you are exploring.
What should I include?
Your name, contact email and a short description of your interests are enough to start. You can discuss any further information directly with the team.
Let’s work together
More possibilities.
A more inclusive table.
Let’s explore employment referrals, workplace partnerships and ways to work together.