Description:
- Join Healesville Sanctuary's Catering team
- Casual shifts working across weekdays and weekends
- $34.92 weekday shifts, $48.88 Saturday shifts and $62.85 Sunday shifts plus 11.5% superannuation
Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
At Healesville Sanctuary, our established food and beverage team will be dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience by offering fast, fun, and affordable dining options that does not sacrifice quality. We draw inspiration from the seven seasons of the Wurundjeri calendar, sourcing locally grown and sustainable ingredients that reflect the changing rhythms of the land whenever possible. We strive to provide a diverse, high-quality, affordable food that complements the natural beauty and wildlife of the sanctuary, nourishing the body and soul while creating a fun and memorable experience for our visitors. Our mission is to foster a deeper appreciation of the environment and its rich cultural history, while supporting the Sanctuary's conservation efforts through a thriving, ethical and sustainable catering experience.
This role is based at Healesville Sanctuary in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Reporting to the Head Chef, this role is a hands-on role in a fast paced kitchen with a dual focus on banquet preparation and short order cooking. It will assist in the daily running of the kitchen from food preparation to contributing to menu design ideas.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Food Handling Certificate (requirement)
- Experience as a cook in a hospitality industry
- Relevant experience working within relevant food and beverage establishments i.e. busy hotel or club kitchen, large café/ bistro, tourism facility, hotel food service outlet etc.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
- Have a friendly, flexible and positive 'can-do' attitude
- Maintain a high level of OH&S standards at all times
- Be available to start the role early April - training provided
For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available via our careers page.
Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and a resume by clicking on the ' Apply ' link below.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sally Coyle Catering Manager scoyle@zoo.org.au
Applications close Monday 7th April at 5:00 PM.
At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via hrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit our website for more information.