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Lead Cooks & Kitchen Assistants

YMCA
Mount Evelyn, VIC
A$36.59 p/h + Super
Hospitality & Tourism → Chefs/Cooks
Casual
On-site

Posted 7 days ago


  • Flexible working and rostering arrangements!
  • Opportunities for career development and growth, learn valuable leadership skills
  • Casual Roles- Up to $36.59 per hour + Super + Y Benefits

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's 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, you'll work closely with a dedicated kitchen team to prepare and serve meals that fuel campers for their daily adventures. From breakfast to dinner, you'll 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 camp's 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 practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying 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.


About YMCA

Gungahlin, ACT, Australia
Telecommunications
5001-10000 employees

In Australia, the YMCA is made up of 24 Member Associations supporting over 741 communities in the areas of Healthy Living, Empowering Young People and Social Impact. Wherever the Y is, we strive to make a positive difference by providing each and every person opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

The YMCAs of Australia work together from a base of Christian values to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit.

From over 741 locations across Australia the YMCA provides expertise, programs and services in the following areas, to enable healthier, happier communities; Accommodation, Aquatics, Camping and Outdoor Education, Children's Services, Health and Wellness, Sport & Community Recreation and Youth Services.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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