Commis Chef

Accor; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learn Your Way - online learning

Accor Heartist Benefits - discounts F&

Complimentary meals on shift

Parental Leave Scheme - up to 12 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Accor Wellington is seeking a motivated cook to join our kitchen team, supporting the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs to deliver dishes that delight guests.

You will operate in assigned kitchen sections, focus on quality, timing and presentation, and help manage costs by monitoring ingredients and waste while maintaining high hygiene standards.

You'll learn menu planning with experienced mentors and participate in ordering supplies, working full shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience in a similar role.
• Completed National Certificate in Hospitality Level 4 in Professional Cookery.
• Physically fit and able to stand and work efficiently for full shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Highly organised with strong time management, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills, projecting a polished image at all times.
• Willingness and aptitude for ongoing development and training under Ibis standards.
• Ability to build rapport, manage stress effectively, and contribute positively to a collaborative kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs in preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards.
• Assist in operating assigned kitchen sections, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and adherence to recipes.
• Prepare and cook staff and guest meals with attention to quality, timing, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and food storage following health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient use, help reduce waste, and follow cost-effective preparation methods.
• Learn and assist in menu planning, ordering supplies, and understanding food and labour cost management.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and kitchen procedures, developing skills and knowledge under supervision.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Stress management

Education

National Certificate in Hospitality Level 4 - Professional Cookery

Job description

Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Ready to turn up the heat on your career? Join our kitchen crew, where you'll be the secret ingredient to our team's success! Your culinary magic will have guests grinning and craving seconds.

Job Description

Spice up the kitchen scene by assisting the team in cooking up dishes that are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

• Support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs in preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards.
• Assist in operating assigned kitchen sections, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and adherence to recipes.
• Prepare and cook staff and guest meals with attention to quality, timing, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and food storage following health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient use, help reduce waste, and follow cost-effective preparation methods.
• Learn and assist in menu planning, ordering supplies, and understanding food and labour cost management.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and kitchen procedures, developing skills and knowledge under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience in a similar role.
• Completed National Certificate in Hospitality Level 4 in Professional Cookery.
• Physically fit and able to stand and work efficiently for full shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Highly organised with strong time management, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills, projecting a polished image at all times.
• Willingness and aptitude for ongoing development and training under Ibis standards.
• Ability to build rapport, manage stress effectively, and contribute positively to a collaborative kitchen team.

Additional Information

• Learn Your Way- Access to Dobeco, our online learning platform
• Benefits Your Way- Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme - up to additional 12 weeks of Primary Carer and up to 2 weeks of Secondary Carer
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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