Kitchen Assistant - Camp Manyung

The Y Australia; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 38 000 - 53 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Camp Manyung is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team. You will help prepare nutritious meals for campers and contribute to a welcoming mealtime experience at camp.

No chef experience is required; attitude and willingness to learn are valued. Flexible casual shifts with daytime slots help provide a better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are important.
• Commitment to food safety and creating a welcoming environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and serve meals for campers and groups.
• Assist with food preparation and ingredient handling.
• Cater for allergies and dietary requirements.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and food-safe.
• Support the catering team to create a positive camp experience.
• Contribute to a welcoming mealtime atmosphere for campers.

Connaissances

Reliability

Proactivity

Teamwork

Description du poste

$33.05 per hour | Casual | Flexible shifts | No late nights

Looking for a kitchen role without the late nights and pressure of a traditional hospitality environment?

Camp Manyung is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team. Whether you already have kitchen experience or are looking to build your skills, this is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters.

You’ll help prepare nutritious, tasty meals for our campers and make mealtimes a welcoming and enjoyable part of their camp experience.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and serving meals for campers and groups
• Assisting with food preparation and ingredients
• Helping cater for allergies and special dietary requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen
• Working alongside a supportive catering team
• Helping create a positive experience for everyone who visits Camp Manyung

About you

You don't need to be a chef to be great in this role.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, proactive and willing to get stuck in
• Comfortable working independently when required
• A positive team player
• Committed to food safety and creating a welcoming environment
• Keen to learn and develop their kitchen skills

Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is highly regarded but not essential. Attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important to us.

Shifts

We offer a variety of casual shifts, with some availability required across:

• Monday to Sunday: 7:00am to 11:00am or 2:00pm
• Monday to Saturday: 4:15pm to 7:15pm

No late-night finishes. You could be home by 7:30pm.

Why you'll love working at Camp Manyung

• Better work-life balance

Enjoy flexible casual shifts without the late-night finishes common in hospitality.

• Learn and grow

Develop your kitchen and catering skills in a supportive environment.

• Work that matters

Your work helps create memorable camp experiences and supports programs for young people.

• Great staff benefits

Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

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.

Pre-employment checks are not used by the Y to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

If successful, any referees provided must have consented to being contacted and be willing to be followed up verbally by telephone when required.