Job Identification: 219117
Job Schedule: Part time
Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will assist with food preparation, cooking, and service while supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen.
You will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking menu items to specification, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and ensuring guests receive exceptional dining experiences every day.
Food Preparation & Cooking
- Prepareingredientsandcompletemise-en-placepriortoservice.
- Cookandpresentmenuitemsinaccordancewithrecipesandhotelstandards.
- Assistwithbuffetandàlacarteserviceasrequired.
- Ensurefoodquality,consistency,andpresentationstandardsaremaintainedatalltimes.
- CommunicatestockshortagesandspecialrequirementstothesupervisingChef.
Kitchen Operations
- Supporttheefficientdailyoperationofthekitchen.
- Minimisefoodwastethroughproperportioncontrolandadherencetorecipes.
- Ensurecorrectstockrotationandstorageproceduresarefollowed.
- Assistinmaintainingadequatestocklevelswithinyourassignedsection.
- Supportseniorchefswithserviceandsectionoperations.
Food Safety & Hygiene
- Maintainaclean,organised,andhygienicworkenvironment.
- Completefoodsafetydocumentationaccuratelyandontime.
- Adheretoallfoodhandling,sanitation,andhygienestandards.
- Ensureallkitchenequipmentiscleanedandmaintainedappropriately.
Teamwork & Service Excellence
- Workcollaborativelywithkitchenandfront-of-houseteamstodeliverexceptionalguestexperiences.
- Buildpositiveworkingrelationshipswithcolleaguesandotherhoteldepartments.
- Participateintraininganddevelopmentopportunities.
- Assistwithadditionaldutiesandspecialprojectsasrequired.
Health & Safety
- Followallworkplacehealthandsafetypoliciesandprocedures.
- Usepersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)asrequired.
- Reporthazards,incidents,injuries,orillnessespromptly.
- Participateinhealthandsafetyinitiativesandemergencyprocedures.
Essential Requirements
- PreviousexperienceinaCook,KitchenHand,CommisChef,orsimilarfoodpreparationrole.
- Knowledgeoffoodsafetyandhygienestandards.
- Abilitytoworkefficientlyinabusykitchenenvironment.
- Strongattentiontodetailandcommitmenttofoodquality.
- Availabilitytoworkarotatingrosterincludingevenings,weekends,andpublicholidays.
Desired Qualifications
- CertificateIIIinCommercialCookeryorsimilarqualificationpreferred.
- FoodSafetyCertificateorwillingnesstoobtain.
- Experienceinhotel,resort,restaurant,orhospitalityenvironmentsisadvantageous.
Personal Attributes
- Passionforfoodandhospitality.
- Strongworkethicandpositiveattitude.
- Excellentteamworkandcommunicationskills.
- Abilitytoremaincalmunderpressure.
- Reliable,organised,andeagertolearn.
- CommitmenttoHilton'svaluesofHospitality,Integrity,Leadership,Teamwork,Ownership,andNow.
📌 Cook (Cairns)
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