Casual Chef

IC - Adelaide (ADLHA); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Discounts on food & beverage

Lifelong development program

IHG discount platform

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Adelaide is seeking Casual Chefs to join our banqueting team. You will prepare high-quality dishes for events, a la carte service, and buffet offerings while upholding impeccable hygiene, presentation, and efficiency.

You will assist in banquets, maintain your workstation, and support high-volume events up to 500 guests, working alongside the Chef de Partie and Chef de Cuisine in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 2 shifts regularly a week.
• 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Current Safe Food Handling certification.
• Full Australian Work Rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes for banquets, a la carte, and buffet services.
• Maintain hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support high-volume banqueting events up to 500 guests.
• Work under pressure with the Chef de Partie and Chef de Cuisine.
• Ad-hoc kitchen duties including washing, stock rotation, and safety reporting.

Skills

Banquet catering

HACCP hygiene knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We're seeking Casual Chefs to join our banqueting team, you’ll bring your passion for food, dedication to flavour, and commitment to excellence to our busy kitchen and banqueting operations. You’ll help prepare high-quality dishes for events, a la carte service, and buffet offerings, while maintaining impeccable standards in hygiene, presentation, and efficiency.

Your Day to Day:

• Assist in the preparation and production of dishes across banquets, a la carte, and buffet services.
• Take ownership of your workstation – manage supplies, equipment, and minimise waste, exceeding HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Support high-volume banqueting events of up to 500 guests, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.
• Work efficiently under pressure, contributing to smooth kitchen operations alongside the Chef de Partie and Chef de Cuisine
• Perform ad-hoc kitchen duties as needed, including washing, stock rotation, and reporting safety or equipment concerns.
• This role is a Commi Higa Level 4 Role.
  

What We need from you:

• Availability for 2 shifts regularly a week.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen; banqueting or high-volume catering experience highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Current Safe Food Handling certification.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative attitude, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
• Ability to lift, push and pull items up to 23kg and perform duties requiring bending or kneeling
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Full Australian Work Rights.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:

• HIGA Award Level 4 (Commi)– Casual Base Rate $35.15per hour + Shift / Weekend Penalties
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our my Wellbeing Framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.