JOB OPPORTUNITY: COOK – DOG BISCUIT PRODUCTION (PAID SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM)

Location: Somerville
Employment Type: Casual
Organisation: Lily's Dog Treats

We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our inclusive team in a unique role making dog biscuits and preserves as part of a supported employment program for people living with a disability.

🌟 About the Role

As a Cook – Dog Biscuit & Preserve Production, you’ll be responsible for preparing, baking, and packaging our signature dog treats, while working alongside and supporting people living with a disability in a safe, positive, and empowering workplace. This is a hands-on role that combines culinary skills with compassion, teamwork, and purpose.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Prepare and bake dog biscuit recipes to a high standard

Create delicious preserves, jams, relishes & pastes

Support and work collaboratively with team members with disability

Assist in training participants in simple kitchen tasks where required

Follow hygiene, food safety, and workplace health & safety guidelines

Help maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment

Contribute to a fun, inclusive, and purposeful team culture

✅ About You

Experience in a kitchen, bakery, or food production environment

Genuine interest in supporting people living with a disability

Patience, kindness, and a collaborative working style

Ability to follow structured processes and maintain quality control

Food Safety or relevant certification (desirable, or willingness to obtain)

Dog lover a big plus!

💚 What We Offer

A supportive and purpose-driven team environment

Training and mentoring opportunities

A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

Be part of a unique and growing social enterprise