Lead Cooks & Kitchen Assistants
Lead Cooks & Kitchen Assistants
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AUD 25 - 40
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5000staff and volunteers we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day including: Childrens Programs Action Sports Camps Recreation Youth Services and The Virtual Y.
About the Camp
Located in the Dandenong Ranges Mount Evelyn Recreation Camp provides schools and groups and exciting opportunity to learn all about the great outdoors - with a variety of activities from high ropes to bike education to bush cooking.
About the Role
In these hands-on roles youll work closely with a dedicated kitchen team to prepare and serve meals that fuel campers for their daily adventures. From breakfast to dinner youll play a key part in creating a positive and welcoming dining experience for all including those with special dietary requirements.
These are casual roles with an hourly rate up to $36.59 Super.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve a variety of meals in line with our food safety and hygiene standards
- Cater for special dietary needs with care and attention
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Assist with stock management and kitchen prep as required
- Support a team-focused and camper-friendly kitchen culture
About You
You are a cook who is looking for some flexibility in your workplace and possesses strong interpersonal and leadership skills which will allow you to build strong and positive relationships with campers colleagues and other stakeholders. You will be well-organised committed to excellent customer service and have the ability to apply best practice as outlined in the camps Food Safety Plan and to ensure compliance with local government requirements and YMCA policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Do Food Safely Certificate (free online short course- kitchen assistant role only)
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (lead cook role only)
In return YMCA Victoria offers you flexible working and rostering arrangements opportunities for career development and growth and a range of further benefits.
YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practicesto prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed toidentifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role a National Police Check may also be undertaken.
How to Apply
Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you click the Apply button or email for further information.
Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Employment Type
Gig
