Youthworks Location: Port Hacking, NSW Date advertised: 9th July 2025 Job Type: Full time Closing Date: 31st July 2025 About the role Youthworks Conference Centres is seeking an accomplished catering professional to lead and transform our catering operations across four locations: Port Hacking (main centre), Shoalhaven, Blue Mountains and Loftus. This senior culinary leadership role requires an innovative professional who can drive culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and team development across our multi-site operation while maintaining our commitment to quality service and Christian values. No more late nights! Evening shifts finish at 7pm (with minimal exceptions) No split shifts Spectacular workplace environment Friendly and supportive team Your responsibilities Lead our Port Hacking catering team that serves up to 500 guests and oversee the catering functions at our Shoalhaven (200 guests) and Blue Mountains (100 guests) sites Menu planning, inventory management and budget control Ensure compliance with relevant legislation You will need to demonstrate: Catering or cooking qualifications Experience in leading a commercial kitchen Experience cooking for large groups A passion for catering Hold valid food handling certificate A strong work ethos and the ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes A willingness to work within an overtly Christian environment and with an Anglican organisation What we would really like you to have: A personal Christian faith Additional information Current drivers licence and own transport are essential as there is no public transport anywhere near our Port Hacking Conference Centres. Youthworks is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Checks program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply. How to Apply Head to the Youthworks website (Apply Now - Catering Manager) and go to the careers section. From here you can access the Job Decsription and submit a cover letter and resume by clicking 'APPLY NOW'. Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement. Please include a past employer and your current church minister as a referee. General enquiries can be directed to humanresources@youthworks.net. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team. Applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted. Please be aware that this job ad was placed and authorised only for the sydneyanglicans.net website.
