Cambodian Kids Cafe (CKC)

For the past 18 months the Cambodian Kids Foundation have been running a project known as "Plant it Forward" The project was the brain child of Donna Cooper (Founder of CKF) and Chris Wright (Head Chef at the Terrace of Maleny). The idea was to create a sustainable income generation program that focused on the growing and selling of fresh and organic fruit and vegetables. Currently the program runs in Soksan Village which is located in rural Cambodia in Kampong Thom province. Soksan Village is a community of 45 households - all of which are considered to be living well under the poverty line. Since the 'Plant it Forward' program has been running we have been able to build more than 50 wet and dry season garden beds, a Nursery and a well for each household. The gardens are cared for and maintained by the families - each family is empowered to take the initiative to work hard at bettering and expanding upon their gardens in order to increase the amount of income they can make from them. The Plant it Forward program is supported by CKF and the Terrace of Maleny. More info on Plant it Forward is available on our website www.cambodiankidsfoundation.com. Due to the success of this Plant it Forward project CKF and the Terrace of Maleny have decided to expand it and open a not for profit training restaurant - The Cambodian Kids Cafe (CKC) The Cambodian Kids Cafe will aid in funding the foundation and the Plant it Forward Program by buying the bulk of it's fresh produce from the families involved with the Plant it Forward program. The Cambodian Kids Cafe will be run in partnership by the Cambodian Kids Foundation and the Terrace of Maleny, Chris Wright from the Terrace has had 21 years of experience and currently owns and is the head chef of the Terrace, his input and knowledge is invaluable to this project and greatly appreciated. CAMBODIAN KIDS CAFE (CKC) DRAFT PROPOSAL OUR MISSION STATEMENT To set a benchmark in hospitality training and work ethic in Cambodia. THE CAFE A 4 level building situated near our main village in Kampong Thom Cafe seating for 35 inside and 25 al fresco Lounge areas Cocktail/frappe bar Street Vendor Upper level – accommodation for students -Classroom/training areas Hours of operation will include breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the street vendor 12pm to 12am and the kitchen baking bread through the night. The menu will be global cuisine – European, fusion and Khmer, including an all day menu of 12 dish selections, smoothies, burgers, antipastos and more all produced in house. The target market will be backpackers and tourists; business travellers; ex-pat residents and local business operators (especially those in tourist-related industries). THE STUDENTS When fully operational we hope to have 15 students at a time. These may be teenagers from our high school through to adult students from our main village or the surrounding 20 communities that CKF assist. They will be selected by their enthusiasm, standard of English and recommendations. They will be paid through their training and expected to stay on at the cafe for a period after completing their own course to help train others. They will be assisted into full time appropriate employment following this. THE TRAINERS The trainers will be a rotation of Australian chefs, TAFE tutors and some volunteers. Australian standards will be the benchmarks used. THE TRAINING All staff are to be educated in 1. Work ethics 2. Respect for co-workers, trainers and customers 3. Personal health and hygiene Back of House Staff then to progress to 4. Cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen 5. Occupational Health & Safety as per Australian standards 6. Equipment knowledge 7. Ingredient identification and seasonal availability 8. Organisation of mise en place 9. Basic fruit and vegetable preparation 10. Rice and starch cookery 12. Bread making 13. Soup and sauces 14. Advanced fruit and vegetable preparation 15. Desserts and cakes 16. Khmer cookery 17. Presentation and plate up skills 18. Sequence of serve training 19. International cookery 20. Plate and menu design Front of House Staff then to progress to 4. Communication workshop (customers, phone manner, complaints) 5. Cleanliness and hygiene of front of house areas 6. Occupational Health & Safety as per Australian standards 7. Equipment knowledge 8. Professionalism and customer rapport 9. Personal presentation 10. Sequence of service 11. Table setting 12. Docket writing 13. Food and drink presentation 14. Coffee making 15. Beverage training (cocktails / frappes) 16. Point Of Sale training 17. Knowledge of local and surrounding areas/ tourism experiences. Assessment standards will be clear and strictly adhered to. BUDGET REQUIREMENTS Licensing and leasing Water purification Restaurant fit-out Restaurant furnishings Restaurant equipment Kitchen equipment Upstairs furnishing (e.g. student accommodation beds etc.) Soft furnishings (e.g. in lounges) Uniforms Administration Marketing Opening stock and cash flow (including wages) At this early stage of quoting with over estimation $35,000 seems the target This will be a non-profit organisation. FUNDRAISING Since Plant it Forward began, we have raised almost $20,000.00 at ‘The Terrace of Maleny’ through charity dinners, donated staff tips and events. If You Would Like to be Involved... All donations to CKF, CKC or Plant it Forward are tax deductible through Rotary Australia. 90% of all donations go directly into their projects, with 10% funding administration, auditing and accountability. If you feel you would like to help us with Plant it Forward, especially the Cambodian Kids Cafe, we are obviously happy to accept donations, but equally appreciate that support in the form of ‘spreading the word’ is a big help. If you want to donate via ‘The Terrace of Maleny’, then maybe add a percentage of your meal cost and tell the staff or attend one of our fundraising dinners or events (contact us or ask at the restaurant about the forthcoming events). Perhaps you would like to organise something with your own friends? – a trivia night, a garage sale, a ‘design your own cocktail’ evening or a poker evening (where the winner is the charity!) Get creative and have fun. If you would like to help in a corporate way, there are plenty of opportunities. Direct sponsorship. This may be for a specific piece of equipment; for an actual student; for supply of uniforms or a donation of skills (e.g. graphic design). Or by communicating with business contacts in Cambodia who may be interested to be involved. Benefits All donations are tax deductible. Companies will gain a philanthropic profile. Friendships and/or company ties can be strengthened through this common cause of doing good. Potential future business contacts in Cambodia. Publicity for sponsors – on printed matter at fundraising events, on CKF website, in Facebook pages. Accountability Monthly updates to key sponsors Monthly Facebook reports Skype calls about restaurant progression All major sponsors will always be welcome to inspect the Cambodian Kids Cafe and be our guest for meals. Key People In Australia; Chris Wright – Queensland Chrissy Bailey – Queensland – events co-ordinator Plant It Forward/CKC Ian Cooper – Melbourne – CKF treasurer Sean Cadzow & Peter Watson - Hesket House, Central Victoria - Trainers Rylee Hacke - Melbourne - CKF Sam Cooper – Melbourne – Co-Founder of CKF Craig Mitchell – Queensland In Cambodia; Donna Cooper – Founder of CKF Tevin Kheng – Project manager CKC Jack Cooper – Trainer Mr. Tol – Produce co-ordinator Ong Vy- Produce assistant We know this is an achievable project, with many potentials for development, but obviously want to start with a sound basic model. We hope that you may be able to help us establish the Cambodian Kids Cafe. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or with any suggestions. Email- Chriswrightjai@gmail.com, slickcute@hotmail.com Phone- 0435 850 443 Chris, 0431186071- Chrissy Mailing address- 5 Viewland Drive Mooloolah Valley 4553 Donations can be made via- As Above contact details