Commis Chef

Colonial Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to learn from our senior chefs, showcasing your love for food, creativity, and teamwork in crafting dishes that impress guests.

You will be supported with ongoing training, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and contribute to a range of tasks from preparation to plating, with flexible shifts including mornings and evenings.

Qualifications

• Recognition of culinary training and relevant employment experience.
• Commercial cookery certification and, preferably, safe food handling certification or food safety supervisor.
• Ambition, raw talent, and a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food presented meets property standards and is served timely with high quality and presentation.
• Adhere to health, safety and compliance regulations with HACCP awareness.
• Perform a range of kitchen tasks from dishwashing to preparing dishes, under guidance of senior chefs.

Skills

Culinary passion

Teamwork

Communication

Openness to feedback

Education

Commercial cookery certification

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