Commis Chef | Part Time or Casual | Crowne Plaza Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia

About us

Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the perfect destination for your next staycation, family holiday or romantic escape. At Crowne Plaza Melbourne you can find big city adventure combined with some well-deserved time to relax. Experience the vibrancy and eclectic culture for which Melbourne is renowned with central accommodation near Melbourne CBD. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is ideally located on the Yarra River, only steps away from the restaurants and bars of the South Wharf precinct, CBD shopping, and South Melbourne with its popular cafes and markets.

Your day to day

• Planning and production of daily food.

• Able to cook in all sections of the kitchen.

• Assume control of section in the absence of Senior Chef.

• Prepare food requisitions on commencement of shift.

• All dishes, from order to pass within 20 minutes.

• Customers receive a well presented, quality food item in a timely manner

• Keep all kitchen equipment, utensils and refrigerators in good working order.

• To maintain all hygiene standards in accordance to government health and safety standards.

• To maintain correct security procedures.

• Report any health and safety hazards.

• To conduct daily briefing with the change of shift.

• To carry out any other duties when directed by a senior chef.

• Ensure maintaining a good practicesss of HACCP and FIFO.

What we need from you

• Look smart – wear your uniform with pride

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.

• Certificate III of Commercial Cookery.

• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines as part of a team in a high-pressure environment

• Good clear communication and writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.