At a Glance
- Tasks: Create diverse dishes in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborate with a creative team.
- Company: Join a vibrant culinary team focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop culinary skills, and work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career advancement await you!
- Why this job: Perfect for food lovers eager to learn and grow in the culinary arts.
- Qualifications: 6-12 months kitchen experience and a passion for cooking.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
If you're keen to create different styles of cuisine, learn tricks of the trade and work with a tight‐knit, creative team – then this role is the next step in your culinary career.
On the daily there will be variety as you'll prepare an array of dishes catering for the restaurant, bar, room service and banquets.
Your culinary passion and creativity will flow through into your presentation, and you'll pride yourself on delivering a fantastic culinary experience for guests, with an emphasis on maintaining hygienic standards and consistency.
- Your day-to-day
- Prepare and produce high quality food, according to standard recipes
- Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals
- Be flexible knowing you will be catering for the restaurant as it serves a full buffet breakfast and all day in‐room dining, against a bespoke a la carte dinner; while at the same time, ensuring our conference guests receive high quality working meals to fuel their day
- Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures
- Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures. This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP
- Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction
- Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes
- You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands
- What We Need From You
- 6–12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts
- Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
- Be a friendly face – you'll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example
- Literate – you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic math
- Team player with a collaborative approach to work
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and be effective at time management
- Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment and prioritise workload
- Look smart – wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards
- Flexibility to work a 7 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
- You must meet the legal requirements to work in Australia
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Creative Commis Chef – Fast-Paced Kitchen & Banquets in Melbourne employer: IHG Hotels & Resorts
At Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and teamwork in a stunning coastal setting. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and supportive work culture, where every team member is encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to the table. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally while delivering unforgettable dining experiences.
