Commis Chef - Dynamic Kitchen Team, Full-Time

Kimpton; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Shift meals

Gym discounts

Training & development

Above award wages

Employee assistance program

Inclusive team

Job summary

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join our kitchen, offering a part-time position in a luxury environment. You will help prepare high-quality dishes that align with Hyatt standards, supporting a professional and dynamic team in a prestige hotel located in Canberra.

Key requirements include at least 1 year of kitchen experience, a Commercial Cookery qualification, and strong hygiene and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year work experience.
• Experience in luxury international brands.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for dishes.
• Follow recipes and ensure consistency for large banquet events.
• Maintain assigned station/section clean and orderly at all times.
• Cook and assemble dishes under supervision of senior chefs.

Skills

1 year experience

Luxury brand experience

Commercial cookery

Kitchen hygiene knowledge

Guest service orientation

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

**Description:**
**About Hyatt**
Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped us become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. The addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and countless growth opportunities. It’s not every day you get to be a part of a team that’s making travel more human. Here, everyone’s role matters and it is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it’s a career for people who care.
Ready to help make our vision of evolving the future of hospitality come to life?
**About Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel**
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is Canberra’s first hotel located in the heart of the capital. Our Heritage listed hotel interweaves the hidden mystique of the 1920s with modern Art Deco designs. With 252 rooms and suites, our hotel offers an escape within a heritage-inspired setting. The traditional furniture styles as well as garden and park views are all enhanced with sleek technology.
**"Care Connects Us" is our guiding principle**
It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It’s our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.
**What you can expect**

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide!
• Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for our Hotel gym facilities as well as all Food and Beverage outlets. Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules to support you career development.
• Above award wages.
• Access to our employee assistance program.
• Being part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work.

**Discover a career you didn't know existed.**
**About the Role**
We are seeking a passionate and talented chefs who strives in exceeding guests' expectations and wants to join a team that priorities diversity, inclusion in a professional and fun working environment
As a Commis Chef in our Kitchen, you will be responsible to prepare consistent, high-quality food products in line with Hyatt Standards.
**Some of the responsibilities include**

• Assisting in preparation of ingredients
• Follow recipes and ensure consistency in food preparation for large-scale banquet events.
• To maintain the assigned station / section in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
• Cook and assemble dishes under the supervision of senior chefs.

**A successful candidate will have:**

• Minimum 1 year work experience
• Experience in luxury international brands, highly regarded
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential.
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We provide stability and passion in discovering and developing emerging talent within the hospitality industry! We have continually been named one of the World's Best Multinational Workplaces.
Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.
To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt

Location: AU-CT-Canberra

Organization: Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Job Level: Part-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: CAN

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