Key Responsibilities

- Prepare ingredients and assist with daily food preparation.
- Cook and assemble meals according to recipes and required standards.
- Assist the chef/cook with meal preparation and kitchen operations.
- Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Clean and sanitise benches, floors, equipment, and storage areas.
- Store food correctly and monitor stock levels.
- Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries.
- Follow food safety, workplace health and safety, and hygiene procedures.
- Minimise food waste and maintain good kitchen organisation.
- Support other kitchen team members during busy service periods.
- Perform other general kitchen duties as required.

Skills & Experience

- Previous kitchen, cooking, hospitality, or food service experience is desirable.
- Basic cooking and food preparation skills.




- Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and well organised.
- Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.
- Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing general kitchen duties.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

- Food Safety Certificate or relevant food-handling training is desirable.
- Relevant hospitality or commercial cookery qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

- Friendly and supportive working setting.
- Training and opportunities to develop kitchen skills.
- Flexible shifts, including weekday and weekend opportunities.
- Opportunity to become a valued member of a professional kitchen team.

📌 Cook/Kitchen Hand (Melbourne)
🏢 Ihg
📍 Melbourne