- Work in the kitchen, and be home by 7:30pm! Flexible working and rostering arrangements for excellent work-life balance
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Opportunities for career development and growth, learn valuable leadership skills
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Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
Location: Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
Work Type: Casual
Salary: $33.05
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant at Lady Northcote, you will play a vital part in our catering team, ensuring our campers are fuelled for their adventures with nutritious and delicious meals. You’ll be serving up smiles alongside food, making every mealtime a memorable part of the camp experience.
Key responsibilities include:
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Meal preparation: Preparing and providing meals, including catering to special dietary needs to ensure everyone feels included.
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Food handling: Assembling and preparing ingredients with care, precision, and a focus on quality.
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Safety first: Following best practices outlined in our food safety program to maintain a healthy environment.
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Living our values: Upholding the values of the Y in every interaction and task.
About You
We are looking for a motivated individual who loves working as part of a team and is committed to excellence. You don't need to be a master chef; if you have enthusiasm and a proactive attitude, we want to hear from you.
What you bring to the table:
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Proactive attitude: You can take initiative and work unsupervised when needed.
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Team spirit: You are passionate about teamwork and creating a supportive environment.
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Experience: Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation is highly regarded, but not essential.
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Commitment: You are dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all campers.
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Staff Perks: Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.
What's in it for you?
We believe in looking after our people so they can look after our community.
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Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible shifts that allow you to be home by 7:30 PM.
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Meaningful work: Know that your work directly supports programs that inspire and empower young people.
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Great perks: Get free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centers across the state.
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Growth opportunities: Access opportunities for career development and growth within a supportive organisation.
About Lady Northcote
The YMCA Lady Northcote is a Recreation Camp located in Rowsley, just outside of Bacchus Marsh, 67 km west of Melbourne. The surrounding environment is rural. Lady Northcote accommodates a range of groups from 10 up to 250 people and operates all year. The Camp is owned by the State Government of Victoria and managed by YMCA Victoria, under a 21 year lease that concludes in the year 2041. The camp’s outdoor program takes place on the camp site, and the surrounding Brisbane Ranges using a variety of outdoor and adventure based activities.
At the Y, we believe in the power of young people and the communities that support them. We are a fearless and creative organisation, dedicated to championing the value of young people. Our culture is one of heroism and nurturing, where we stand up for our community and support each other with compassion. By joining us, you are becoming part of a movement that fosters belonging and drives positive social change.
Commitment to Child and Young People Safety
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. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something meaningful? “APPLY” now and help us create meals that bring people together.
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