Job Overview
Title: Commis Chef – Patina at Customs House
Location: Brisbane City, Customs House
Type: Full‐time, Fixed‐term
Salary: $72,669 plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Produce high‐quality à la carte and function food for Patina at Customs House, including in‐house events and external catering.
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service delivery.
- Support training and supervision of kitchen hands as required.
- Use kitchen equipment safely, responsibly, and in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Monitor and record fridge, cold‐room, and incoming stock temperatures as required.
- Communicate stock requirements and issues to the chef in charge.
- Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and Food Safety Plan requirements.
Qualifications
- Completion of an apprenticeship in cookery.
- Minimum two years' experience as a Commis Chef in a similar establishment.
- Good knowledge of à la carte and banquet food production.
- Understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and WHS requirements.
- Well‐developed organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, professional attitude and commitment to high standards.
Benefits & Working Conditions
- 38 hours per week across a seven‐day roster, including weekends and evenings.
- No split shifts and no public holidays.
- 17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Stable roster within a high‐profile hospitality venue.
- Career development within The University of Queensland's venues portfolio.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to the opportunity. We also support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration.
Contact & Application
Please contact John Offenhauser at or the Talent Acquisition team at with the subject line \"Job reference number (R-64453)\" to apply. Applications received via email will not be accepted. The position will close on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.
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Contact Details:
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