Kitchen Assistant

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**The Program**

Offering roles across two of our Adventure Pathways locations, Mylor & Strathalbyn this role will provide diversity to experience two thriving sites. The Mylor Adventure Camp is located 35 minutes from Adelaide CBD in the Adelaide Hills and caters to small and large groups looking to connect to themselves, others, God and the natural world through outdoor experiences. Our Wirraway Homestead located just outside of Strathalbyn is the perfect place for school groups to get away and grow together.

**About the Role**:

- Casual Positions Available**

Baptist Care SA Adventure Pathways have exciting opportunities for experienced kitchen assistants to join our team. This is your chance to contribute to enabling children and young people to have some of the best experiences of their lives.

It takes a small army of enthusiastic, caring and capable people to ensure our guests have the BEST CAMP EVER And you can be part of it

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

- Working collaboratively with the Hospitality team in preparing the campsite to a high standard prior to the arrival of guests
- Providing assistance in the preparation and serving of food and cleaning of the Kitchen
- Assist with the serving of meals to clients
- Assist with clean up after meals including filling in checklists for end of day, end of camp and weekly cleaning

**About you**:
You are an approachable and friendly person, who enjoys working in a varied role. You will be proactive, have a no-job is too small attitude and be willing to go above and beyond to help your team. In return, you will be rewarded with a team who are customer focused and share the same passion of providing a premium hospitality experience within the adventure and camping industry. You will play an important role in a team that enables thousands of South Australians to experience “Adventure with Purpose”.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

- The ability to work as part of a team to ensure tasks are achieved effectively and to a high standard
- The ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, from camp group leaders, peers etc
- High levels of attention to detail and customer service
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen role
- Familiarity with occupational health and safety requirements, as well as cleaning guidelines and food handling standards

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

- A current and valid Food Handling Certificate
- Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s License
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People training (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- Valid and current First Aid and CPR training
- To be considered for employment with Baptist Care SA, you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption.

**Why work with us?**

You’ll have the opportunity to working as part of a passionate team of people who enjoy providing amazing experiences for our guests. You’ll be able to work in beautiful surroundings and have the flexibility to work to your schedule.

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

- A competitive casual base rate on the FIA Award; up to $29.07ph + super
- Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave Position description