Lakeside Kitchen Shift Leader: Lead & Deliver

CRU - The Crusader Union of Australia; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lakeside workplace

Supportive Christian team

Meaningful ministry

Job summary

CRU Lake Macquarie is seeking an experienced Kitchen Shift Leader to oversee kitchen operations at our Lake Macquarie campsite. This full-time role (38 hours per week) involves leading staff on shift, maintaining high food safety and quality for camps, schools and guest groups.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work with children and complete required child protection screening. Join a faith-based, ministry-driven catering team at a lakeside site that blends hospitality leadership with

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen or catering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong food safety knowledge and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Understanding of special dietary and allergen requirements.
• The ability to lead, train and support team members.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and lead staff on shift.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and high food safety standards.
• Serve meals for camps, schools and guest groups.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff supervision

Allergen awareness

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

CRU Lake Macquarie is seeking an experienced Kitchen Shift Leader to oversee kitchen operations at our Lake Macquarie campsite. This full-time role (38 hours per week) involves leading staff on shift, maintaining high food safety and quality for camps, schools and guest groups.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work with children and complete required child protection screening. Join a faith-based, ministry-driven catering team at a lakeside site that blends hospitality leadership with