Cook/Kitchen Hand

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Training opportunities

Flexible shifts

Professional kitchen team

Job summary

InterContinental 62s Group plc is seeking a kitchen assistant to support daily food preparation and meal service in a fast-paced environment. You will help with cooking, dishes, stock handling, and maintaining strict hygiene practices.

Ideal candidates have basic cooking skills, strong teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Flexible shifts and opportunities to grow within the professional kitchen team are offered.

Qualifications

• Food safety certificate or training is desirable.
• Hospitality or cookery qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with daily food preparation.
• Cook and assemble meals according to recipes and standards.
• Assist the chef with meal preparation and kitchen operations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Clean and sanitise benches, floors and storage areas.
• Store food correctly and monitor stock levels.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Minimise food waste and keep the kitchen organised.
• Support other kitchen team members during busy periods.
• Perform other general kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking skills

Food hygiene

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Punctuality

Follow recipes

Physical stamina

Positive attitude

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Hospitality qualifications

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with daily food preparation.




• Cook and assemble meals according to recipes and required standards.




• Assist the chef/cook with meal preparation and kitchen operations.




• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.




• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.




• Clean and sanitise benches, floors, equipment, and storage areas.




• Store food correctly and monitor stock levels.




• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries.




• Follow food safety, workplace health and safety, and hygiene procedures.




• Minimise food waste and maintain good kitchen organisation.




• Support other kitchen team members during busy service periods.




• Perform other general kitchen duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous kitchen, cooking, hospitality, or food service experience is desirable.




• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.




• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.




• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.




• Good communication and teamwork skills.




• Reliable, punctual, and well organised.




• Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.




• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing general kitchen duties.




• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate or relevant food-handling training is desirable.




• Relevant hospitality or commercial cookery qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• Friendly and supportive working environment.




• Training and opportunities to develop kitchen skills.




• Flexible shifts, including weekday and weekend opportunities.




• Opportunity to become a valued member of a professional kitchen team.