Casual Chef de Partie — Hotel Kitchen Excellence

Minor Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Exclusive hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance offers

Parental leave

Job summary

Minor Hotels’ Oaks Cairns Hotel is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie on a casual basis to support our kitchen team. The role involves preparing and presenting dishes to high standards, maintaining hygiene, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

You will rotate across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, with weekend and holiday shifts. Competitive hourly rates reflect experience and brand standards, with strong opportunities for growth within Minor Hotels.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Cookery is required.
• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals to high standards following recipes.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Plate dishes and present them to brand standards.
• Assist in back-of-house rosters with the Chef in Charge.
• Oversee stock control and proper food storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
• Contribute to new menu item development with Head Chef.

Skills

Strong cooking knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility across service periods

Proactive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

Job description

Minor Hotels’ Oaks Cairns Hotel is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie on a casual basis to support our kitchen team. The role involves preparing and presenting dishes to high standards, maintaining hygiene, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

You will rotate across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, with weekend and holiday shifts. Competitive hourly rates reflect experience and brand standards, with strong opportunities for growth within Minor Hotels.