Lakeside Butter Factory – Volunteer Kitchen Hand

Position Description: Butter Factory Caterer – Kitchen Hand Type of Appointment: Voluntary Time Commitment: As negotiated with Coordinator

Position Objectives:

• To provide fresh healthy meals for events, activities and for sale at Milang Lakeside Butter Factory kitchen.

Position Specification:

• Carry out basic kitchen duties as directed. • Assist with the preparation of foods as directed. • Maintain a clean and tidy work area. • Operate dishwasher as per safe food handling instructions. • Handle food in a safe and approved manner. • Assist with the serving of food as directed. • Empty bins at the end of each shift and place the clean liner in the bin. • Follow dietary requirements of participants as necessary. • Store foods in an appropriate manner in line with safe food handling practices. • Become familiar with the policies and procedures relating to the Food Service Programs and ensure that they are always adhered to. • Use resources effectively. • Follow procedures that ensure the health and safety of those working in the program. • Be responsible for own safety and safety of others. • In the event of an evacuation assist customers exit to agreed evacuation point. • Take orders and handle cash.

Person Specification:

• Basic knowledge of food handling and safety. • Enthusiasm and initiative. • Good communication skills. • Ability to work with limited resources. • Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to co-workers to achieve the desired program outcomes.

Training/Orientation

• Initial training and orientation as organised by the CEO and/ or Volunteer Coordinator

Job Requirements

• DHS WWCC and Aged Care Clearances. • Other training specific to the role may be required: eg Safe Food Handling Practices, Manual Handling etc. • First Aid Training is an advantage.

Benefits of the Role

• Additional training is available • Work experience • Opportunity to learn new skills

Job Conditions

• If unable to fulfil duties Volunteers are asked to contact the Centre as early as possible to enable a replacement to be located. • The Coordinator and staff will provide support and supervision to the Volunteer. • Volunteers are covered by Voluntary Accident Insurance. • Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed when authorised by the CEO and/ or Volunteer Coordinator and upon presentation of receipts.

To apply contact 08 8537 0687 vickie@moshcc.com.au

Employment: Cook / Kitchen Supervisor

Love cooking and creating community magic?

Join our team as Cook / Kitchen Supervisor at the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory!

We’re looking for a passionate, experienced cook to lead our weekend café service and special event catering. You’ll take charge of our charming community kitchen, whip up delicious seasonal dishes, and inspire a team of volunteers and casual staff—all while helping shape something truly special in the heart of Milang.

This part-time position is ideal for someone who thrives on flavour, teamwork, and a little flair. You’ll work with support from our leadership team and have the freedom to add your creative touch to the menu and kitchen vibe.

🍳 Weekend work and event flexibility
🍰 Lead with heart in a social enterprise kitchen
🍷 Be part of an exciting new chapter at the Butter Factory

For more juicy details, you can download the full details here.

Enquiries?

Stuart Jones, CEO
📧 stuart@moshcc.com.au
📞 08 8537 0687

Applications close 5pm Friday 9th May 2025

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to stuart@moshcc.com.au by close of business.

“Home Stretch” Survey Data 2023

As it has been some time in restoration and even more time since those first community planning meetings, we undertook a survey to get some feedback on current activity and planned activity in the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory. The steering committee can use this feedback to assist in prioritising our way forward in development of social enterprise in the factory and in the fit-out stages of certain areas in the factory ready for use.

While there are a number of opportunities and already some activities happening at the factory, this in no way suggests things will or will not happen. This report is purely presented to give the raw feedback from those surveys (minus any names and personal contact info etc).

Already Read Books @ the Butter Factory

Already Read Books officially opened Jan 14th.

Located in the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory Can Washing Shed, ARB is a volunteer enterprise to raise funds to complete the restoration of this heritage building. Pop to find your favourite READ, JIGSAW or CD and make a donation to the CAUSE. OPEN on weekends fortnightly 10 till 3 Saturday and Sunday. You also get to have a sneak peek of the restoration work when you visit.