Commis chef

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

As a Casual Commis Chef, you will be part of the Arts Centre Melbourne kitchen team, preparing and presenting high-quality food across restaurants, cafés and event venues. Working under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, you will ensure food is produced to recipe standards, contribute to menu development, maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene practices, and support efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of venues while helping deliver outstanding hospitality experiences.

Multiple Casual Roles, Band 1.2 $28.31 per hour (plus casual loading) + 12% superannuation

Your Skills and Experience

• 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 Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Word
• Experience using recipe management and food safety systems (desirable)
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check required

About the Team

The Hospitality team sits within the Customer Service Pillar and is responsible for the service and delivery of all food and beverage related activity in Arts Centre Melbourne including the Theatres building, Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

The Hospitality Unit is focused on delivering exceptional customer service and innovative cuisine across all venues and function spaces in keeping with Arts Centre Melbourne standards.

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage.

At Arts Centre Melbourne (ACM), we employ the Humanforce system. HumanForce uses Facial Recognition technology to record clock on and off times. This technology operates in strict privacy mode, meaning that images are not stored. The use of this technology is necessary for ACM to perform its roster, time and attendance (RTA) functions accurately and efficiently. Therefore, all new staff in the Production, Visitor Experience, Ticketing and Hospitality Teams will be required to use it unless otherwise agreed.

If you sign on to a contract with ACM, it will be understood that you consent to the use of this software. If you do not consent or require an adjustment, please advise in your cover letter.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm 29 October 2026. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.