Commis Chef

Accor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

ALL Loyalty Program

Accor Academy & Typsy

Global Network

Worldwide Opportunities

Job summary

The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series, part of Accor, seeks a Commis Chef to support our kitchen team with passion for food and a strong work ethic. Learn from senior chefs while contributing to dishes that meet our high standards and presentation. Flexible shifts and a dynamic, fast-paced environment await.

You will be trained in HACCP practices, health and safety compliance, and efficient kitchen operations, joining a renowned boutique luxury property on Chapel Street in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary training and employment experience.
• Commercial cookery certification and safe food handling certificate or food safety supervisor.
• 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

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

Culinary training

Cookery certification

Food safety cert

Food safety supervisor

Ambition

Raw talent

Passion for food

Open to feedback

Team player

Clear communication

Flexible shifts

Willing to experiment

Education

Commercial cookery certificate

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Along the illustrious Chapel Street, The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series, is a masterpiece in itself, infused with the creations of esteemed Australian landscape artist Dr John Olsen. Offering boutique luxury accommodation including apartment-style studio suites, spacious one and two-bedroom suites, on-site Spoonbill Restaurant welcoming up to 80 guests daily from breakfast until late, and Two Wrongs Bar that can accommodate up to 100 guests. In Melbourne, you will not be short of things to do in your leisure time! Immerse yourself in the restaurant and bar scene or embark on a short tram ride to the Royal Botanic Gardens, and for a dose of artistic inspiration, explore the captivating National Gallery of Victoria.

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

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours.