Commis Chef

Colonial Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a driven Commis Chef to learn from our experienced senior chefs and contribute to producing high-quality dishes. You will showcase a passion for food, strong teamwork, and a willingness to grow in a dynamic kitchen environment.

You will be trained across kitchen operations, with opportunities to contribute creative ideas while maintaining standards and consistency. Flexible hours and a supportive team are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Commercial cookery certification preferred.
• Food safety qualifications such as Safe Food Handling or Food Safety Supervisor desirable.
• Ambition, talent and a passion for food are essential.
• Open to feedback and willing to experiment in a fast-paced team.
• Flexible to shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food served to guests meets quality and presentation standards within target timeframes.
• Adhere to health, safety and HACCP regulations with understanding of applicable policies.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in food preparation.
• Receive ongoing training and guidance from senior chefs.
• Assist in a range of kitchen tasks from dishwashing to food prep.

Skills

Culinary training

Kitchen teamwork

Communication skills

Feedback receptiveness

Ambition and passion

Education

Commercial cookery certification

Safe food handling certificate

Food safety supervisor (optional)

Job description

Purpose

As our Commis Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our team, learning from our experienced senior chefs, showcasing your unwavering love for food, creative spark, and strong teamwork abilities collaborating to create dishes that leave a lasting impression.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring that food presented to guests aligns with property standards and is served within designated timeframes, whilst maintaining high quality and presentation
• Stay diligent in adhering to local regulations related to health, safety, and compliance, with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in preparing food items
• Receive ongoing training and guidance from senior chefs
• Handle a range of kitchen tasks, from dishwashing to crafting delectable dishes

Skills & Experience

• The possession of recognised culinary training and employment experience
• A commercial cookery certification and preferably, you will have obtained safe food handling certificate or food safety supervisor
• Someone who has ambition, raw talent, and a passion for food

• Being open to feedback and willing to experiment with new ideas is a big plus
• Thriving in a fast-paced team environment is key
• The ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required