Commis Chef

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel group is seeking a part-time team member for their kitchen. The successful candidate will prepare fresh ingredients, cook top-quality menu items, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Applicants should possess strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and prior kitchen experience is advantageous. A qualification in Commercial cookery and Australian working rights are essential for this role. Join us to work in a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role is a big plus.
• Australian working rights are required.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes/menu.
• Cook food and prepare top‑quality menu items in a timely manner.
• Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Positive outlook

Outgoing personality

Education

Qualification in Commercial cookery

Job description

Job Number: 26208720

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000

Schedule: Part Time

Position Type: Non-Management

Remote: No

At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well‑being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests’ well‑being, and we’re energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soar above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes/menu
• Cook food and prepare top‑quality menu items in a timely manner
• Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers
• Able to work calmly and accurately under pressure
• Be interested and skilled in food provenance, quality produce and seasonality
• Able to produce high volume of same dishes for our events and conferences
• Work cleanly and safely to health and safety standards
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Able to work within a team

What We’re Looking For

• Great teamwork skills and attention to detail
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role is a big plus
• Qualification in Commercial cookery
• Australian working rights

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required. Prior to employment, we’ll ask you to complete safety training and certification.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.