Kitchen Assistant - Camp Manyung

• Work in the kitchen, and be home by 7:30pm! Flexible working and rostering arrangements for excellent work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth, learn valuable leadership skills
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state

At the Y Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make an impact in the cooking and catering area? Camp Manyung is seeking a Lead Cook to join their team, overlooking the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

About Camp Manyung

Camp Manyung is a recreation camp located in Mt Eliza on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, and managed by YMCA Camps. Catering to schools and groups year-round, the team at Camp Manyung run a variety of programs and activities to suit every group, from snorkelling and kayaking to archery and raft building. Featuring a state-of-the-art recreation centre, flexible and accessible accommodation and picturesque outdoor areas, Camp Manyung is the perfect place to explore the great outdoors.

About the Role

As Lead Cook, you will work as a leader within the catering team to ensure all campers receive delicious meals during their stay, and that Kitchen Assistants are well supported and guided through their day-to-day duties. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and providing food for campers, including the coordination of special diets
• Assisting in the training, coordination and supervision of Kitchen Assistants and other employees
• Applying best practice as outlined in the camp's food safety program
• Undertake general cooking duties, including baking and pastry cooking
• Food ordering and stock control
• Upholding the values of the YMCA at all times

This is a casual role with an hourly rate of $29.12 + Super.

Successful candidates must be available for weekend work.

About You

You are a skilled chef with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, which will allow you to build strong and positive relationships with campers, colleagues and other stakeholders. You have previous experience in the hospitality and/or catering industry, particularly in and around staff supervision and/or food purchasing. You will be well organised, committed to excellent customer service and have the ability to apply best practice as outlined in the camp's Food Safety Plan and to ensure compliance with local government requirements and YMCA policies and procedures.

In return, the Victoria offers you flexible working and rostering arrangements, opportunities for career development and growth, and a range of further benefits.

At the Y, Victoria we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements (no nights, ever!)
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness

How to Apply

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