Commi Chef - Casual at IHG Career

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

35.15

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial cookery, Banqueting, High-volume catering, Food safety, HACCP, Kitchen operations, Stock rotation, Communication, Teamwork, Time management, Hygiene standards, Food preparation

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We're seeking Casual Commis Chefs to join our banqueting team, you’ll bring your passion for food, dedication to flavour, and commitment to excellence to our busy kitchen and banqueting operations. You’ll help prepare high-quality dishes for events, a la carte service, and buffet offerings, while maintaining impeccable standards in hygiene, presentation, and efficiency. Your Day to Day: * Assist in the preparation and production of dishes across banquets, a la carte, and buffet services. * Take ownership of your workstation – manage supplies, equipment, and minimise waste, exceeding HACCP and hygiene standards. * Support high-volume banqueting events of up to 500 guests, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. * Work efficiently under pressure, contributing to smooth kitchen operations alongside the Chef de Partie and Chef de Cuisine * Perform ad-hoc kitchen duties as needed, including washing, stock rotation, and reporting safety or equipment concerns. What We need from you: * Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen; banqueting or high-volume catering experience highly regarded. * Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification. * Current Safe Food Handling certification. * Strong communication skills, a collaborative attitude, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences. * Ability to lieft, push and pull items up to 23kg and perform duties requireing bending or kneeling * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Full Australian Work Rights. What you can expect from us: You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including: * HIGA Award Level 4 – Casual Base Rate $35.15per hour + Shift / Weekend Penalties * Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts * Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program * IHG Career Milestone celebrations * Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG. * Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, 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 my Wellbeing Framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and production of dishes for banquets, a la carte, and buffet services while maintaining high standards of hygiene and efficiency. Manage workstation supplies, minimize waste, and support kitchen operations during high-volume events.