Part-Time Cook – Airport Lounge Breakfast

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Staff travel rates with Qantas

Staff meals on duty

Career opportunities

Job summary

Accor operates Qantas Lounges and is seeking a motivated Part Time Cook for our Canberra Domestic Lounges. You will cook between the a la carte and buffet environments, report to the Head Chef, and help deliver high-quality food for lounge guests.

Join a dynamic team in a role that supports guest satisfaction with flair, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and working across breakfast and service periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in mass production and large volumes.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for delivering exceptional food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• 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 Part Time contract.
• Ability to pass a federal police background security check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food for the breakfast buffet with variety and flair.
• Ensure stock rotation and minimise wastage following stock control procedures.
• Assist preparation of ingredients (chopping, slicing, dicing, measuring).
• Maintain food safety protocols across service.
• Keep all working areas clean; wash dishes during service.
• Report problems to the Head Chef and CDP; coordinate with kitchen team.

Skills

Cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Mass production

Food safety

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Communication

Australian work rights

Part-time contract

Police background check

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Accor operates Qantas Lounges and is seeking a motivated Part Time Cook for our Canberra Domestic Lounges. You will cook between the a la carte and buffet environments, report to the Head Chef, and help deliver high-quality food for lounge guests.

Join a dynamic team in a role that supports guest satisfaction with flair, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and working across breakfast and service periods.