Short Description

As part of the catering team, you will undertake duties required to ensure all camp meals are delivered effectively and safely. You will be required to have knowledge and understanding of kitchen operations and an ability to work as part of our kitchen team as a team player.

The main areas of responsibility include the provision and preparation of food for camp clients – including the co-ordination of special diets (in consultation with the Catering Co-ordinator and/or Lead cook), following direction from the Catering Coordinator/Lead Cook and applying best practice as outlined in the camp's food safety program. You will be well organised and committed to excellent customer service.

Most importantly, as part of a small staff team, the Kitchen Assistant will have a commitment to YMCA values and be committed to doing that little bit extra to ensure identified outcomes are delivered.

About the Company

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre

The Lady Northcote Recreation Camp is an important community facility, managed by YMCA Victoria in partnership with the Department of Planning and Community Development, which is run under contract until 2020.

Lady Northcote Recreation Camp is located in the Rowsley Valley 16km south west of Bacchus Marsh and approximately 70 kilometres west of Melbourne. Set on 84 acres the Camp features a mix of accommodation options sleeping up to 240 people. The camp is set in a rural environment and local attractions include the Brisbane Ranges, the You Yangs National Park and Lerderderg Gorge. Our core business is the provision of camping and outdoor programs to a range of user groups.

Specifically we are focused on creating outcomes that enhance environmental awareness, personal identity, leadership, creative thinking, communication, values and attitudes.

Our Culture
At the YMCA, 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.

About the Role

• Boundless enthusiasm and energy for working with a wide variety of people, mostly young people from varied socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
  
• Committed to the YMCA values of Inclusiveness, respect, honesty and responsibility towards camp client groups and fellow work colleagues.
• Highly developed verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply initiative and to work unsupervised.
• Team – oriented approach to the workplace.
• Enjoy a laugh with those around you and appreciation for the working in the “great outdoors".
• Liaise with Manager, Duty Manger and Catering Co-ordinator to ensure all the groups catering needs are met whilst at camp
• Liase with Client groups to ensure that all dietary requirements for campers are catered for inline with YMCA policy and procedures.
• Ensuring high levels of customer service are met through effective communication with client groups including the provision of special dietary requirements.
• Following safe and efficient catering systems as documented in the camp's food safety program.
  

How to Apply
Please submit: CV/Resume, Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• CPR Training
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Food Handlers Level 1 Certificate
• Current Drivers License (Manual)
• Working With Children Check
  
• Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement)

YMCA Victoria is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, and successful applicants must comply with the YMCA’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework. Visit our website for further information

How to Apply

Closing Date:

20 Sep 2018

Contact:

Fernando Pizarro

Email:

[email protected]