Cook

AccorHotel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Free meals and coffee on shifts

Staff hotel discounts

Discounts with partners like Europcar

Job summary

Accor is hiring a Full Time Cook to join our Sydney International Lounges, delivering high-quality food to our guests. You will work under the Executive Chef, balancing breakfast buffet service with a la carte and kitchen support, in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

This role suits someone passionate about cuisine, able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Legal working rights in Australia and a willingness to undergo security checks are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary degree or equivalent an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• MUST have full working rights within Australia.
• Able to work a Full Time contract.
• Ability to pass a federal police background security check

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food for the breakfast buffet showing variety and flair
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage following stock control procedures
• Assist the preparation of ingredients, which includes chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring food products.
• Ensure Food Safety protocols are followed
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Cook is required to wash all dishes during service
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.Report any problems to the CDP & General Manager.

Skills

Cook experience

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexibility

Full working rights Australia

Background check

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Joining Accor means more than just starting a new job — it’s the beginning of an exciting career journey with one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. With over 5,000 properties in 110 countries, Accor offers a global stage for passionate, talented individuals to thrive, grow, and make their mark.

At Accor, we believe in investing in our people. Whether you’re starting in hospitality or hotels, we’re committed to supporting your development every step of the way. From on-the-job training to opportunities to progress within your role — or pivot into new ones across our many brands and venues.

Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world. Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.

Job Description

We are looking forFull Time - Cookto join our fast pace working environment to provide high quality customer service to our guests at our Sydney International Lounges.

Our Cook provides service between our a la carte and buffet environments. All our roles are focused on exciting our guests with flair and enthusiasm and demonstrating a genuine passion for customer service and the kitchen. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will form a key part of a team who are responsible for providing high quality product to our lounge passengers. This is a great role for someone studying cookery and wanting some experience in a kitchen or for an experienced cook wanting some extra hours.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare, cook and serve food for the breakfast buffetshowing variety and flair
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage following stock control procedures
• Assist the preparation of ingredients, which includes chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring food products.
• Ensure Food Safety protocols are followed
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Cook is required to wash all dishes during service
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.Report any problems to the CDP & General Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary degree or equivalent an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• MUSThave full working rights within Australia
• Able to work a Full Time contract
• Ability to pass a federal police background security check

Additional Information

Employee Benefits for your hard work!

• Work with two iconic businesses and experience the buzz of the working in the Aviation industry
• Great Staff Travel Benefits (T&C Apply)
• Access to staff duty-free storeFree meal and coffee on shifts
• Hotel discounts (staff rates) at over 3000 hotels globally
• Partnership discounts with companies such as Europcar, Google, and more..

Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Federal Police check at their own cost via our ID system(Will be reimbursed once approved)in order to gain ASIC certification.