Commis Chef

Accor Apartments & Realty; Darwin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Commis Chef to learn under our experienced senior chefs and contribute to a high-quality kitchen team. You will demonstrate a love for food, creative spark and strong teamwork as you assist in preparing dishes that impress guests.

You will receive ongoing training, work within HACCP guidelines, and contribute to maintaining standards across a fast-paced service. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food presented to guests aligns with property standards and is served within designated timeframes.
• Adhere to health, safety and compliance regulations with a solid grasp of HACCP.
• 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 dishes.

Education

Commercial cookery certificate

Food safety certificate

Food safety supervisor

Tools

Culinary training

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Ambition

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