Commis Chef

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 1,075,000 - 1,361,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Global F&B discounts

Training platform access

Service anniversaries recognition

Job summary

ibis Styles Mount Isa (Accor) is seeking an experienced Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, with approximately 30–38 hours per week, predominantly across evenings and weekends. You will work across food preparation and busy à la carte service, helping maintain high standards of quality and presentation in a busy hotel kitchen.

Role requires strong cooking and plating skills, ability to run a section independently during service, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy restaurant, pub or hotel kitchen.
• Strong cooking, preparation and plating skills.
• Ability to run a section independently during service.
• Work quickly under pressure while keeping quality.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Reliable, professional and team-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and plating dishes to a consistent standard.
• Managing your own section confidently during service.
• Supporting mise en place and daily food preparation.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods.
• Following food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness requirements.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation.
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and restaurant team.

Skills

Cooking skills

Plating skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Team-oriented

Education

Cookery qualification advantageous

Job description

Company Description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at ibis Styles Mount Isa, part of the Accor Group, where we welcome guests with warmth, personality and genuine care. Located in the heart of Mount Isa, our hotel offers comfortable accommodation alongside Giuseppe’s Cantina, our relaxed onsite restaurant serving hotel guests, locals and visitors to the region.

We are looking for an experienced Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working approximately 30–38 hours per week, predominantly across evening and weekend shifts.

Job Description

As a Commis Chef, you will work closely with the kitchen team across food preparation and busy à la carte service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing, cooking and plating dishes to a consistent standard
• Managing your own section confidently during service
• Supporting mise en place and daily food preparation
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Working efficiently during busy service periods
• Following food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness requirements
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and restaurant team

This is a casual position offering approximately 30–38 hours per week, with most shifts falling across evenings and weekends.

The position is paid at Grade 3 casual rates in accordance with the applicable Hospitality Award.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a chef in a busy restaurant, pub or hotel kitchen
• Strong cooking, preparation and plating skills
• Confidence running a section independently during service
• The ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
• A reliable, professional and team-focused approach
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong and contactable professional references

A formal cookery qualification is advantageous, however strong practical kitchen experience and capability will be highly regarded.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5500 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS AS WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP.