Commis Chef 1 1

RACV; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate with casual

Generous employee benefits & discounts

Employee of the month awards

Healthy team culture + values led

Training, development and career prog.

Laundered uniform

Job summary

RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel is seeking a casual Commis Chef to join its kitchen brigade. You will report to the Head Chef and work across restaurant, bar, conference and events, and room service with a focus on local ingredients and seasonal dishes.

You’ll support the team in a fast-paced setting, contribute to menu development and costings, and help maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all service periods.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery Qualification – Cert III or IV
• Experience with local produce and seasonal menus is desirable
• Able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen and adapt to changing demands

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective operation of the kitchen across sections
• Work across Charcoal Restaurant and Cascade on Collins Bar as part of a larger kitchen brigade
• Support Head Chef and senior kitchen team to ensure quality and consistency
• Rostered shifts across a 7‑day rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Skills

Autonomy

Fast-paced

Food preparation

Team player

Education

Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
• Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria’s largest member-based organisation

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

When it comes to a luxury escape to Tasmania’s capital, RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel is the destination of choice where heritage meets modern. Featuring deluxe and family apartments with views of Derwent River. Experience some of Hobarts best seasonal produce at Charcoal, our inhouse restaurant, and Cascade on Collins bar.

Come explore the endless opportunities, find pathways to set up long-term goals, and grow your career in more ways than one. When you join the journey at RACV, you’ll find more than just a job. It’s your chance to be part of something bigger.

About the Opportunity

RACV is currently seeking an experienced, proactive and energetic individual with a can‑do attitude to join their Kitchen brigade on a casual basis.

In the role, you’ll report to the Head Chef while being supported by senior members of our kitchen brigade. You’ll display a passion for all things food and cooking related with a flair for creating dishes made from local ingredients. The role will allow you to work across our restaurant, bar, conference & events and room service.

As a Commis Chef you'll be responsible for assisting in the effective operation of the kitchen across a variety of sections. You’ll be working within a highly dedicated team focused on quality and consistency.

Within the hotel we have two culinary offerings on site;

Charcoal Restaurant

is open for breakfast & dinner, showcasing local wineries, local produce & quality seafood

Cascade on Collins Bar

is the new city hot spot for drinks, food and great atmosphere in the historical Cascade building

You’ll be rostered to meet the peak and flow of business demands, shifts will vary across a 7 day rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

This is a great opportunity for you to take the next step in your career.

What you'll need to be successful

Commercial Cookery Qualification – Cert III or IV

A passion for locally sourced and seasonal produce

A desire to develop among a driven & professional team

Ability to work autonomously on a section or within a fast‑paced team

Exposure to stock-taking, wastage control, menu development and costings’

We are Offering

• Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Employee of the month awards & recognition programs
• Healthy team culture + values led organisation
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Laundered uniform

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.