Commis Chef

Acco; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

ibis Styles Mount Isa, part of the Accor Group, is seeking an experienced Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working approximately 30–38 hours per week, predominantly across evening and weekend shifts.

As a Commis Chef, you will work closely with the kitchen team across food preparation and busy à la carte service, preparing, cooking and plating dishes to a consistent standard while supporting mise en place and daily prep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy restaurant, pub or hotel kitchen.
• Strong cooking, preparation and plating skills.
• Confidence running a section independently during service.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate dishes to a consistent standard.
• Manage your own section confidently during service.
• Support mise en place and daily food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen and restaurant team.

Skills

Experience in busy kitchen

Cooking

Section leadership

Work under pressure

Organisation

Food safety

Team player

Evenings/weekends availability

Job 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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in producing quality food and wants consistent hours as part of a supportive hotel team.

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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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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.

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