Commis Chef

Intrepid Travel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Intrepid trip annually

5 extra days of leave per year

Minimum 10 weeks parental leave

Access to e-learning and mentor progrm

Volunteer leave 20 hours/year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Intrepid Travel is seeking two Commis Chefs to join our Edge of the Bay kitchen on the beach, delivering high-quality dishes and leveraging local produce under the guidance of our Head Chef.

These are full-time permanent roles in Australia, with a flexible roster including weekends and public holidays, and a generous benefits package including travel perks and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Experience within a food offering operation.
• Experience and knowledge in different cooking techniques, styles and procedures.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to cater for dietaries without compromising on enjoyment.
• Ability to work as a team and to assist in all operations of the kitchen.
• A natural communicator who finds it easy to chat to guests.
• Passionate about great food, great teamwork and a great attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and contribute to high-quality dishes.
• Work under Head Chef guidance to showcase and develop culinary skills.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene practices are followed in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in food offering operation

Cooking techniques

Time management

Dietary accommodation

Team player

Guest communication

Positive attitude

Job description

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Commis Chef to join our award-winning team at Edge of the Bay, set on the beach with a spectacular Freycinet backdrop. We are looking for someone who will bring your passion for fine food to elevate the dining experience to new heights for the region.

As our Commis Chef, you will play an instrumental part in the operation of our kitchen and have plenty of opportunities to showcase and develop your skills, led by our Head Chef who is passionate about using local produce to curate excellent menus and full flavours. You’ll ensure our customers are satisfied through high-quality dishes and that food safety and hygiene practices are followed in our kitchen operation.

We are actually looking for 2 Commis Chefs, and these are full-time permanent positions offering up to $79,385 plus super and a range of fantastic benefits in travel! You will need to be flexible for the roster to include weekend work, evenings and public holidays, and be able to start fairly quickly as we ramp up into our peak season.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience within a food offering operation.
• Experience and knowledge in different cooking techniques, styles and procedures.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to cater for dietaries without compromising on enjoyment.
• Ability to work as a team and to assist in all operations of the kitchen.
• A natural communicator who finds it easy to chat to guests.
• Passionate about great food, great teamwork and a great attitude

You’ll have a desire to develop and learn, work well as part of a team but most importantly you’ll align with our core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful.

These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.