Chef

Holiday Inn Dandenong; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Holiday Inn Dandenong is seeking a Cook/Chef who takes pride in presentation, flavour, and high standards from kitchen to table. You’ll own your workstation, maintain cleanliness, assist with washing up, and contribute to a positive team environment.

We offer a competitive salary, full uniform, room discounts, and strong training to help you grow. Flexibility with weekends, evenings, and public holidays is required, with opportunities to advance within IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) with bending and kneeling.
• Solid reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Compliance with local food handling laws and liquor service requirements; fluent in the local language.
• Excellent communication and a warm, welcoming manner.
• Flexible to rotate weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visually appealing dishes consistent with menu and standards.
• Own and maintain your workstation, including stock, equipment and waste.
• Maintain cleanliness to meet hygiene laws and hotel standards.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Contribute as a proactive team member on ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Flexibility to work rotating roster

Reading, writing and basic maths

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)

Job description

Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we’re looking for a Cook / Chef with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds
• Taking ownership for your workstation – keeping on top of supplies, equipment and waste
• Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws
• Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed
• Taking on other ad-hoc duties like a true team player

What we need from you:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol – you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
• Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to
• Flexible to work a rotating roster, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, 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 myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.