Commis Chef - Banquets Kitchen

Renaissance Corporate Services; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Sydney is seeking a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our Banquets Kitchen team. You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and have the opportunity to grow your culinary career under guidance.

The role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining quality and presentation, and supporting in portion control and cost management. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, is essential, with strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• Certified in Commercial Cookery.
• Able to work in rotating shifts.
• Minimum 6 months in any kitchen role or in a hotel/restaurant with high standards.
• Proficient in basic knife handling and kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking under guidance of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Participates in preparation, cooking and presentation of food for service, unsupervised.
• Prepares the required quantities of food for service as per instructions.
• Ensures portion control and all recipes are followed as per specific requirements.
• Assists in controlling the food cost by minimising spoilage and wastage.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Knife handling

Education

Commercial Cookery certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Shangri-La Sydney is seeking a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our vibrant Banquets Kitchen team. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary journey and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this is your opportunity to shine.

About the role

• Assist in food preparation and cooking under the guidance of the Chef de Cuisine
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation
• Participates in the preparation cooking and presentation of food for service, unsupervised.
• Prepares the required quantities of food for service as per the instructions given.
• Ensures portion control and all recipes are followed as per specific requirements.
• Assists in controlling the food cost by minimising spoilage and wastage.

About You

• Certified in Commercial Cookery
• Able to work in rotating shifts
• Minimum of 6-month experience in any capacity kitchen or as a kitchen hand in a restaurant or hotel with similar standards.
• Proficient in basic knife handling and kitchen equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You will be provided with strong guidance and the opportunity to grow your career in a friendly and harmonious work environment.