Commis Chef (Breakfast) | Part Time | InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

If you’re eager to kickstart your culinary career and have a passion for breakfast cuisine, this role is the perfect next step. You will be part of a tight-knit, creative kitchen team, preparing a variety of breakfast dishes, including our full buffet breakfast and in-room dining. A keen eye for presentation, consistency, and hygiene is essential, as your culinary creativity will help deliver a fantastic experience for our guests.

This role requires an early start, a strong eagerness to learn, and motivation to develop your skills within a dynamic hotel environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are excited to grow your culinary expertise, we want you on our team.

Your Day to Day

• Prepare and produce high quality food, according to standard recipes 
• Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals 
• Be flexible, knowing you will primarily cater for the full buffet breakfast and in-room breakfast, and occasionally be assigned to the Club Lounge, while maintaining high standards and consistency across all guest experiences.
• Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures 
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures. This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP 
• Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction 
• Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes 
• You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands 

What We Need from You

• 6-12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts 
• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths 
• Team player with a collaborative approach to work 
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and be effective at time management 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload 
• Look smart – wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards 
• Flexibility to work a 7 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job 
• You must meet the legal requirements to work in Australia