Catering Coordinator

Are you looking for a role in the spectacular alpine environments that regional Victoria has to offer?

Falls Creek Cross Country, an arm of Howmans Gap Alpine Centre, is seeking a passionate Catering Coordinator to join their team!

About Falls Creek Cross Country

Falls Creek Cross Country (FCXC) is the premier destination for cross country skiing in Victoria. Featuring 65 kilometres of groomed cross country trails, FCXC has one of the largest and most sought-after cross country skiing areas in the country.

Linked closely with the nearby Howmans Gap Alpine Centre (and managed by YMCA Camps), FCXC is the one-stop-shop for equipment rentals, lessons, repairs, retail and trail information, with a highly experienced staff that are passionate about cross country and the local area.

About the Role

As a Catering Coordinator, you will work as a leader within the catering team to ensure all campers receive delicious meals during their stay, and that the kitchen/catering team are well supported and guided through their day-to-day duties. You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the provision and preparation of fresh, healthy and tasty food for campers, including the coordination of special diets
• Training, coordinating, rostering and supervising cooks, kitchen assistants and other employees
• Coordinating cleaning of dining hall and kitchen to meet the needs of groups arriving and leaving
• Overseeing catering administration including preparing menus with consideration to budgets, implementation of food ordering within a timely manner and management of stock and account keeping systems

This is a casual role with an hourly rate of $38.77 + Super.

About You

You are a skilled chef with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, which will allow you to build strong and positive relationships with campers, colleagues and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the hospitality and/or catering industry, particularly in and around staff supervision and/or food purchasing
• An understanding of the Food Safety Act and it's practical application/implementation 
• Exceptional organisational, administration and communication skills 
• An ability to identify, adapt and manage daily plans, tasks and procedures to achieve best practice program
• outcomes  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR certificate

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements 
• Opportunities for career development and growth 
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state 
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness 

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button now!