Commis Chef - Part Time

Novotel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel St Kilda is seeking a Commis Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team in Melbourne. You will work predominantly during dinner service to assist with food preparation, presentation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and stock control. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

The role offers consistent hours and opportunities for training and career development within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Excellent organisational and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with the kitchen team mostly during dinner service to coordinate preparation and production of food.
• Prepare and present menu items with variety, creativity, and flair.
• Ensure stock rotation and minimise wastage with stock control procedures.
• Keep all working areas clean, organised and tidy.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure it is cleaned and serviced.
• Assist with programs upholding high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and outlets.
• Assist with ordering food supplies according to business needs.

Skills

Commis Chef

Food safety

High standards

Multitask

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

An exciting opportunity now exists to join Novotel St Kilda Hotel during a transformative new chapter, as the hotel evolves into one of Melbourne's most exciting lifestyle hospitality destinations.

As part of a privately owned hospitality group operating a successful collection of hotels and businesses across Australia, you will enjoy the unique advantage of working within ERDI Group's family-built culture while also being connected to the globally recognised Accor hospitality brand.

Positioned in the heart of iconic St Kilda, Novotel St Kilda is being reimagined as a vibrant lifestyle hotel, delivering elevated guest experiences through contemporary hospitality, dynamic Food & Beverage venues, and market-leading Conference & Events offerings.

Responsibilities include:

Work with the kitchen team mostly during dinner service to coordinate the preparation and production of food as required.

Prepare and present menu items with variety, creativity, and flair.

Ensure strict stock rotation and minimise wastage by implementing and maintaining effective stock control procedures.

Keep all working areas clean, organised, and tidy.

Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, serviced, and cleaned.

Assist with the implementation and maintenance of programs that uphold high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and related outlets.

Assist with ordering food supplies in line with business needs and operational demands.

To be considered for this exciting position youmust possess:

Experience as a Commis Chef within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

The ability to maintain high and consistent standards.

The ability to perform well under pressure.

Excellent organisational skills and professional grooming standards.

A sound understanding of food safety standards and HACCP principles.

A customer-focused approach with the ability to multitask.

Availability to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

In return for your commitment, we will provide consistent hours, n return for your commitment, we offer consistent hours, excellent training and career development opportunities, employee benefits, and outstanding working conditions within a supportive and fun team environment.

You must have full working rights in Australia.
Applications from Working Holiday Visa holders and Student Visa holders cannot be accepted at this time.