Casual Commis Chef: Creative Kitchen, Multi-Venue Roles

Arts Centre Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Discounts at outlets

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team across restaurants, cafés and event venues in Melbourne. Under Executive Chef guidance, you will prepare and present high-quality food, maintain recipe standards, contribute to menu development and uphold food safety.

The role offers cross-venue flexibility, casual loading and superannuation; you must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety certificate, and experience in fast-paced kitchens.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Valid Food Safety Handling Certificate.
• Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant or catering environment.
• Ability to prepare food to consistent quality and presentation standards.
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food costing, stock rotation and waste minimisation.
• Strong understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Creative approach to food preparation and menu development.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple venues and varying shifts.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook/Teams/Word.
• Experience using recipe management and food safety systems (desirable).
• Satisfactory National Police Check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food across restaurants, cafés and event venues.
• Maintain recipe standards and contribute to menu development.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene practices.
• Support efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Menu development

Food presentation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team across restaurants, cafés and event venues in Melbourne. Under Executive Chef guidance, you will prepare and present high-quality food, maintain recipe standards, contribute to menu development and uphold food safety.

The role offers cross-venue flexibility, casual loading and superannuation; you must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety certificate, and experience in fast-paced kitchens.