Cook - Part Time

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, part of the Accor Group. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an eye-catching golden 26 level tower incorporating 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. This four-star hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and is adjacent to the popular DFO shopping centre with 180+ retail brands.

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

We are looking for a part-time Cook who enjoys working as part of a team to create great food and beverage experiences for our guests.  You will support the Kitchen team with daily tasks to ensure smooth service for breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts as well as in room dining.  Offering the award rate of $27.08 per hour plus applicable penalty rates, this role offers a great development opportunity to grow your skills and confidence in a hotel in the heart of Melbourne's conferencing precinct and to be a part of the global Accor community.  You must have Australian working rights and availability across several days/shifts to be considered for this role. Students are welcome to apply and it will be helpful to include your availability in your application.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and ensure availability of mis en place as required
• Help chefs with food preparation, plating, and garnishing
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment whilst maintaining high product quality and presentation 
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage
• Ensure your area of the kitchen is cleaned to the highest standards
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained, reporting any problems to the Head Chef
• Receive deliveries, unpack produce and store stock
• General Kitchen cleaning tasks
• Work closely with senior chefs to develop your culinary skills

• Genuine interest in cooking and willingness to learn
• Experience in the food industry, with hotel or restaurant experience preferred
• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Completion of Food Safety/Food Handling course preferred
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment, and work as part of a team
• Currently completing culinary studies would be an advantage

Benefits and Perks

At  Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining, career progression, learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand. Our hotel offers our team discounted meals, complimentary barista coffee, discounted car parking in the DFO centre, and easy access to public transport.

Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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