Description:
Organisation: Youthworks, Conference Centres
Location: Blue Gum Lodge, Springwood, Lower Blue Mountains
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38-hour week), Rotating Shifts Monday-Sunday
Applications Close: As soon as the position is filled
Youthworks is seeking a Catering Coordinator to join our Conference Centre team. Youthworks Conference Centre’s 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 Word 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
As a Catering Coordinator you will oversee and have responsibility for all catering operations, including but not limited to staffing, food service, menu planning and HACCP compliance; to ensure quality service from start to finish.
Your responsibilities
- Manage high quality client-centered service that achieves a pleasant experience for clients and promotes Youthworks in a positive way
- Menu planning and product development as required including but not limited to well-balanced menus, client group suitable menus, menu development within budgetary guidelines, and formulating and testing new menu items and recipes
- Order and stock inventory (food and equipment) within budgetary limits to ensure that catering operations can happen effectively
You will need to demonstrate
A successful applicant will need to be:
- a committed Christian who is active in their local church
- experienced in cooking for large groups (50+ people)
- available midweek and weekends
- friendly, relatable and hospitable
- strong in their work ethos
- a self-starter who is focussed on completing tasks and willing to contribute to improve systems
This position provides an award wage and a team-oriented working environment. This permanent full time position is a 38 hour week, with rotating shifts Monday to Sunday based on client group occupancy. Early shifts generally start at 6.30am, with late shifts generally finishing at 7pm.
Experience and familiarity with commercial kitchens and equipment is desirable but not essential.
How to apply
Anglican Youthworks is committed to the Working with Children Checks; persons who are ineligible may not apply. A valid Working with Children Check number for paid employment must be obtained and verified prior to an offer of employment being made.
If you would like to find out more about this role including viewing the position description or would like to apply, please go to our website https://www.youthworks.NET/careers/catering-coordinator-bgl-2025.
To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.
If your skills and experience are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.