Commis Chef

RACV; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits & discounts

Laundered uniform

Healthy team culture

Training and career progression

Job summary

RACV in Melbourne is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join our Banquets Kitchen, delivering high-quality, fresh cuisine for guests. The role supports senior chefs across kitchen sections and fosters a fast-paced, collaborative team culture.

You'll need a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and prior experience in a 4-5 star hotel or resort kitchen. The position offers full-time, part-time or casual opportunities with competitive salary and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery; essential for Commis role.
• Previous cooking experience in a 4–5 star hotel/resort kitchen.
• Knife, food preparation and cookery skills across multiple sections.
• Ability to thrive in a large, busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent grooming and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen operation duties.
• Perform knife skills, mis en place, cooking techniques & duties.
• Produce a consistent high quality product & standard.
• Maintain equipment, utensils and a clean & hygienic kitchen.
• Rotate stock, ensuring minimal wastage.
• Work well in a team environment and follow directions from senior chefs.
• Follow WHS, policies and procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

• Melbourne CBD | RACV City Club | Banquets Kitchen - Full-time, Part-time or casual
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
• Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria's largest member-based organisation

About the Opportunity

We're on the look for a passionate Commis Chef to join our dynamic culinary team in the Banquets Kitchen. Using high-quality, fresh produce, our team consistently delivers exceptional cuisine and memorable dining experiences for our guests.

As a Commis Chef, your key responsibilities for the role include:

• Perform kitchen operation duties
• Perform knife skills, mis en place, cooking techniques & duties
• Produce a consistent high quality product & standard
• Maintain equipment, utensils and a clean & hygienic kitchen
• Rotate stock, ensuring minimal wastage
• Work well in a team environment and follow directions from senior chefs
• Follow WHS, policies and procedures

What you'll need to be successful

• Flexibility and availability to work a 7-day rotating roster - weekdays, evenings, weekends & public holidays. Our team work between 5am - midnight
• Completed a vocationally accredited Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery qualification, for Commis role & higher, essential
• Previous cooking experience in a 4-5 star hotel/resort commercial kitchen, essential
• Knife, food preparation & cookery skills ie. conference & events, larder, grill, buffet and short order
• Understanding of kitchen sections, service styles, mis en place procedures, food items, cookery techniques, sauces, cold larder, vegetables & butchery
• Thrive in a large, busy & fast paced work environment, with efficiency, organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, can follow direction and work well in a team environment
• Committed and a passion for cooking with a strong focus on food quality and presentation
• Excellent grooming & personal presentation

We are Offering

• Full-time, Part-time & Casual opportunities available to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive salary, industry benchmarked + penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Healthy team culture
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Laundered uniform

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.