Full-Time Cook/Chef De Partie | Rydges Geelong

Work Initiatives; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Dining discounts

Cinema discounts

Employee referral incentives

Career progression across EVT venues

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Uniforms provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Rydges Geelong is seeking a Cook/ Chef De Partie to join a fast-paced kitchen team at EVT Group. You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and events, while upholding food safety and presentation standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll work with fellow cooks and front-of-house staff, contribute to menu development and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. EVT offers staff accommodation, dining discounts, training and career progression across

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, café or hospitality environment.
• Relevant culinary qualifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a busy service environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and events.
• Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Assisting with stock rotation, ordering and inventory control.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Working collaboratively with chefs and front-of-house teams.
• Contributing to menu development and daily specials where appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about creating great food and delivering memorable guest experiences? Join the team at Rydges Geelong, one of Geelong's leading hotels, where you'll be part of a supportive kitchen team within the renowned EVT Group.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cook/ Chef De Partie who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and takes pride in producing quality meals while maintaining the highest food safety and presentation standards.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and events
• Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Assisting with stock rotation, ordering and inventory control
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
• Working collaboratively with chefs and front-of-house teams
• Contributing to menu development and daily specials where appropriate
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, café or hospitality environment
• Relevant culinary qualifications preferred
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to perform under pressure in a busy service environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and public holidays
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Why Join EVT & Rydges Geelong?

At EVT, we're more than just hotels. We create exceptional experiences for our guests while building rewarding careers for our people.

EVT Employee Benefits & Perks

• Staff accommodation and dining discounts across EVT hotels and resorts
• Discounts at QT Hotels, Rydges Hotels and other EVT venues
• Cinema discounts through Event Cinemas
• Employee referral incentives
• Career progression opportunities across EVT's national portfolio
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Recognition and reward programs
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives
• Uniforms provided
• Free on-site parking (where available)

A Safe, Respectful and Supportive Workplace

At Rydges Geelong, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued.

We pride ourselves on:

• A positive and inclusive team culture
• Strong leadership and supportive management
• Safe work practices and employee wellbeing
• Equal opportunity employment
• Diversity and inclusion across all areas of the business
• Open communication and teamwork

Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers Street, Geelong VIC