Commis Chef

Accor Apartments & Realty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Sydney is seeking a Commis Chef to learn under our senior chefs, bringing your passion for food, creativity, and strong teamwork to our busy kitchen.

You will contribute to high standards, adhere to hygiene and HACCP practices, and assist with a range of kitchen tasks from prep to plating. Flexibility for shifts is expected; ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary training and relevant employment experience.
• Commercial cookery certification and food safety certificates.
• Ambition, talent and a passion for food.
• Open to feedback and able to adapt ideas.
• Thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Flexible availability for mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food presented meets standards and is served timely with high quality.
• Adhere to health, safety and compliance regulations with HACCP knowledge.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and efficiency in food preparation.
• Receive training and guidance from senior chefs.
• Handle kitchen tasks from dishwashing to creating dishes.

Skills

Culinary passion

Teamwork

Clear communication

Flexible shifts

Feedback oriented

Education

Commercial cookery certification

Food safety supervisor

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