Commis Chef - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work Your Way

Accor Benefits

Industry professionals

Job summary

Mercure Melbourne is seeking a Part Time Commis Chef to join our professional kitchen team, primarily covering dinner service and contributing to memorable dining experiences for guests.

You will work within Accor's standards, assist with menu items, stock control, and maintaining HACCP food safety and clean working environments.

We value teamwork, guest focus and pride in craftsmanship; the role offers flexible hours and industry-leading training.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Experience in dinner service.
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain food safety standards and understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy including washing dishes and kitchen cleaning. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Head Chef

Skills

Trade qualification

Dinner service experience

Technical cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Food safety HACCP

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Part Time Commis Chef to join the professional and dynamic kitchen team. As a Commis Chef you will get to work within a dynamic hotel F&B operation working mainly the dinner shift, helping to create memorable culinary moments for our guests.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy including washing dishes and kitchen cleaning. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Head Chef

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Trade qualification and experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or restaurant environment - experience in dinner service required.
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain food safety standards and understanding of HACCP.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you

• An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals