Commis Chef

Colonial Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Australia is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will learn from experienced senior chefs, showcase your love for food, and contribute to dishes that delight guests.

We value teamwork, a strong work ethic, and a passion for culinary excellence. You will gain hands-on training, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and enjoy opportunities for career growth within our kitchens.

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary training and employment experience.
• Commercial cookery certification and food safety certificates.
• Ambition, raw talent, and a passion for food.
• Open to feedback and willing to experiment with new ideas.
• Thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
• Clear and articulate communication.
• Flexible availability for shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Feedback-oriented

Passion for food

Education

Commercial cookery certification

Food safety / Safe food handling certificate

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