Cook / Shoalhaven
Division/branch: Youthworks Conference Centres
Location: Conference Centre, Shoalhaven
Job type: Full-time
Closing date: As soon as position filled
Youthworks Conference Centres is seeking a permanent full time cook for our team at Shoalhaven, situated on the Shoalhaven River, just outside Nowra. This permanent role offers a rotating roster. Your key role will be contributing to our guests’ satisfaction, through the preparation of menu items to required specifications and standards.
Youthworks Conference Centres provide a place of temporary community for groups for relational and personal growth. We are intentional partners to schools, churches and like-minded community groups through networking, collaboration and facilitation of Christian ministry. We are providers of outstanding venues in amazing locations and Christian hospitality. We believe our interactions with our guests and each other are opportunities to promote and proclaim the gospel.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Chef or Cook looking to optimise their work / life balance
Youthworks Conference Centres is seeking a Cook for our team at Shoalhaven, situated in the beautiful Royal National Park, just outside Sutherland. This permanent (fulltime or part time) role offers rostered shifts to service seven day a week operations. Your key role will be contributing to our guests satisfaction, through preparing meal items to required specifications and standards. As well as, but not limited to, helping keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently whilst ensuring proper food handling, sanitation and food storage procedures are followed.
No more late nights! Evening shifts finish at 7pm (with minimal exceptions)
No split shifts
Spectacular workplace environment
Friendly and supportive team
Salary range $50K - $70K dependant on experience and qualifications
Your responsibilities
Prepare and Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the catering team
Assist with keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic
You will need to demonstrate
Hold valid food handling certificate
Experience cooking for large groups
A passion for catering
A strong work ethos and the ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes
A willingness to work within an overtly Christian environment and with an Anglican organisation
What we would really like you to have
A personal Christian faith
Catering or cooking qualifications
Experience in bulk catering
Current drivers licence and own transport are essential as there is no public transport anywhere near our Shoalhaven Conference Centres.
How to apply
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Submit in writing a cover letter and resume by clicking 'Apply Now' below.
Additionally, please upload the completed Application Form when submitting your cover letter and resume.
Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement. Please include a past employer and your current church minister as a referee.
Youthworks Conference Centres is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Checks program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.
General enquiries can be directed to humanresources@youthworks.net.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.
Applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.