Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Demi Chef to join the team at Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel on a Full Time basis.
This position will be responsible for assisting in the daily kitchen operations and as well as with the variety of conferences and events held at our property.
You will be joining a hard-working, professional and friendly Kitchen Team involved in the delivery of an outstanding product and service to our guests and expected to maintain strict quality and presentation standards.
Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role will involve:
* Work alongside, direct and support kitchen team members ensuring excellence and consistency in the product delivered to customers
* Assist other Chefs with monitoring all food being served by the Kitchen is of a high quality & accurate portion size
* Maintain stock control through recording & monitoring wastage, accurate periodical stocktakes, effective ordering/receiving and storage
* Investigate, explain & report on any financial or stock data
* Devise new menu items in consultation with other Chefs
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need;
* Minimum 2 years previous cooking experience
* Professional trade qualification
* Food Safety Certificate.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* A positive and energetic attitude
* Be able to work under pressure within a dynamic team environment
* Be able to coach and motivate less experienced members of the kitchen team
* An infectious passion for cooking and delivering a memorable dining experience
* Availability to work a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings on a rotating roster (including weekends and public holidays)
Additional Information
Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits:
* 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand
* Access to Minor Hotels ANZ paid parental leave benefits
* 20% team member’s friend and family discount on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand
* Additional paid leave including Birthday and Study leave.
* Educational Financial support may be available to those who undertake development relevant to the company’s business requirements.
* NIB Insurance discounts
* Discount savings and cash back from over 400 popular retailers in Australia and New Zealand
* Entertainment and experience discounts (Opera Australia; Australia Zoo; BRG Brands- Experience oz, Adrenaline and RedBalloon)
* Discount on Furniture
* 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership and discount on Minor Hotels F&B outlets across the globe
* Wellbeing programs with Uprise (EAP)
* Wellness Programs at Elysia Wellness retreat Accommodation, all F&B, all Wellness Activities, Spa Treatments (depends on length of program to how many) and Wellness one on one consults
Our people drive the success of our business, so we will invest in your skills to allow you to grow and progress through your career. You'll feel at home as part of a close team who thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences and working in a company focused on ensuring the best work place culture.
Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.