Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is seeking a Commis Chef (Part Time) to join our culinary team, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and special menus by following standardized recipes and portion sizes. You'll ensure high quality, consistent taste and presentation; monitor inventory; maintain a clean, safe workspace; and coordinate with banquet and catering for guest dietary requirements.

Italian cuisine experience is valued but not essential; formal culinary qualifications and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualifications required.
• Experience in busy hotel kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner and specials.
• Ensure high quality, consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
• Monitor inventory and requisition kitchen supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations for food handling and storage.
• Coordinate with banquet and catering for special orders and dietary requirements.
• Conduct regular quality checks on freshness and appearance of foods.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Job description

Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

Commis Chef - Part Time - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is a vibrant cosmopolitan hotel with everything you need to create your perfect urban getaway. Conveniently located close to world-class Universities in the heart of Melbourne’s Innovation District. The hotel’s ideal location overlooking the beautiful Lincoln Square lets you experience the very best of the local community and beyond, whether visiting for business, leisure, a meaningful gathering, or a blend of all.

A highly sought-after destination for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel is also home to Fico, a stunning new Italian restaurant, Carlton's culinary destination for those seeking a unique and exceptional dining experience.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is the perfect hub for corporate and social events. Our flexible conference spaces and function rooms are fully equipped with state-of-the art audio-visual technology, while our private dining room offers an exclusive and intimate experience.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a Commis Chef who can join a team of culinary professionals committed to their craft, dedicated to delivering the finest dishes, celebrating the best of seasonal and locally sourced produce.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Assisting in the preparation of a diverse range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special menu items, adhering to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Ensuring all food items are of the highest quality and cooked to the required specifications, maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and texture.
• Monitoring and manage inventory levels of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring timely requisition of items as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace, following proper sanitation and food safety guidelines.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations, including safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques.
• Coordinating with other departments, such as banquet and catering, to fulfill special orders and dietary requirements.
• Conducting regular quality control checks to ensure the freshness, taste, and appearance of food items.
• Collaborating with the front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food delivery and guest satisfaction.

What we need from you

• Experience working in an Italian restaurant or with Italian cuisine, not essential, but will be highly regarded
• Formal qualifications and demonstrated experience working in a similar role in a busy restaurant or hotel.
• Sound working knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• A passion for food and a desire to continuously learn and develop new skills.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive accommodation discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive tams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

At IHG, as one of the world’s leading hotel groups we’ve made a promise that we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.

Want to be part of the journey?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect place to connect for business, pleasure or a blend of both. We’ve thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We’re also ideal for meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style ‘Dare to Connect’ is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take the initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference to the guest’s experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.