Commis Chef (Melbourne)

Description: Care Connects Us At Hyatt, we believe in making people feel at home wherever they are in the world. We turn jobs into careers, encounters into experiences, and trips into journeys. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters, and your individuality is celebrated. About Park Hyatt Melbourne: Located in the heart of the city, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers sophisticated luxury and exceptional personalised service. With beautifully appointed rooms, extensive event spaces, curated experiences, fine arts, dining and wellness, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Benefits of working with us:
- Leading global hotel brand with career advancement opportunities
- Complimentary and discounted accommodation at more than 1000 Hyatt properties worldwide for you and your loved ones.
- Complimentary duty meals whilst on shift
- Discounted food & beverage and park club health & day spa treatments
- Discounted onsite car parking
- Employee assistance program – benefit from free, immediate and confidential support for any work, health or life concern
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies including paid parental leave and wellbeing leave
- 10% discount with NIB Health insurance About the role: As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Main Kitchen operations run smoothly and that all culinary and organisational standards are maintained at all times. You will be responsible for preparing consistent, high quality food products that support the kitchen’s operating concepts whilst adhering to the brand standards. Working in a team of 10, you will support the Sous Chef in the day to day operations as well as supporting the team to achieve our purpose. Some of the responsibilities include:
- Prepare, create and present all dishes for in room dining guests
- Organise and set up the assigned section of the kitchen effectively and efficiently
- Ensure all operating supplies and food products are sufficiently stocked for a smooth operation of the kitchen
- Maintain a clean and hygienic work workplace
- Assist the kitchen brigade in ensuring culinary standards comply with company and hotel policies and procedures Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications/certificates in Cookery (Certificate III or equivalent), HACCP & local Food Safety Handling & Hygiene
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef in a four or five star hotel or a similar fast-paced, kitchen environment
- Ability to work productively and safely at all times with a focus on quality control
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The flexibility to work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
- The ability to create a positive first impression with an understanding of the importance of 5 star grooming standards Join us at Hyatt and make travel more human. Apply today and start your journey with a team that values Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Experimentation, Wellbeing and Inclusion. With Hyatt, you'll discover a career you didn't know existed. Primary Location: AU-VI-Melbourne Organization: Park Hyatt Melbourne Job Level: Part-time Job: Culinary Req ID: MEL003444 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3riu