Catering Coordinator
3 days ago
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Are you a hospitality professional looking for a change? Tired of working late nights and weekends? If you're passionate about food and want to bring your skills to a unique environment where you can deliver healthy, delicious meals to hungry guests, YMCA Camp Manyung could be the perfect opportunity for you
About YMCA Victoria Camp Manyung Nestled in the beautiful Mt Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, YMCA Camp Manyung is a vibrant outdoor recreation and group accommodation facility. We cater to a wide range of clients, from school camps to family and community groups, offering a variety of exciting adventure activities, both on-site and along the stunning Bay foreshore.
**About the Role**
As our Head Chef/Catering Coordinator, you’ll take the reins in running our busy kitchen, ensuring that all groups—large and small—enjoy delicious, nutritious meals throughout their stay. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll manage a dynamic kitchen team and ensure smooth, efficient operations, including menu planning, food safety, team coordination, and customer service.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth service for all groups on site
- Create seasonal menus that are healthy, appetizing, and meet diverse dietary needs
- Foster strong relationships with camp coordinators to ensure all catering needs are met during each group’s stay
- Build and maintain an effective, motivated catering team, ensuring strong communication and collaboration
- Train and supervise staff in all aspects of food preparation, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and customer interaction
- Implement an efficient food ordering system, ensuring timely deliveries while controlling costs
- Coordinate cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall to ensure readiness before and after each group’s stay
- Ensure accurate records are kept, including food safety checks and special dietary requirements
- Ensure all catering equipment is maintained and in good working order
- Adhere to food safety standards and implement risk assessments as needed
**To be considered for this role, you will need;**
- Relevant qualifications in catering, cooking, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in the food service industry, with a strong background in managing kitchen teams
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building cohesive teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Strong focus on customer service, with a commitment to delivering high-quality meals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
- A passion for producing creative, healthy meals
- A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in YMCA’s mission
Why YMCA Victoria Camp Manyung? This is a rare opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment with a supportive, collaborative team. Say goodbye to late-night shifts and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, all while delivering great meals to groups who are eager for memorable experiences
If you’re ready to make an impact and enjoy the flexibility that comes with working in a camp environment, we’d love to hear from you.
**How to Apply**
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