Flexible-Shift Prep Cook & Pastry Specialist

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in preparing delicious dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will set up workstations, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Our ideal candidate has basic culinary skills, a Food Handler Certification if applicable, and the capacity to multitask in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification (if applicable)
• 1 year of experience in a related or supportive role is preferred.
• Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using a quality predetermined method in a quick and consistent manner.
• Follow the prep list created by Chef.
• Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure total customer happiness and to uphold food safety standards.
• Label and stock all ingredients and seasonings used with proper storage techniques.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

1 year experience

Knife skills

Time management

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in preparing delicious dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will set up workstations, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Our ideal candidate has basic culinary skills, a Food Handler Certification if applicable, and the capacity to multitask in a busy kitchen.