Casual Chef

10 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Mercure Hotels Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Company Description
Accor is the world's largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. We are far more than a worldwide leader. Globally, we are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

Mercure Newcastle offers the best location Newcastle has to offer. Jaw dropping coastline, the vibrant foreshore, exciting nightlife, and beautiful beaches worth dipping your toes in to are just some of the many charms of this coastal city. Newcastle is the gateway to both the magical Hunter Valley Wine Region and the Lake Macquarie area, providing a convenient location to base yourself during your NSW adventures.

Mercure Newcastle offers 131 guest rooms, 4 conference rooms and a restaurant and bar catering to a wide range of travelers.

Job Description
We are currently seeking a
Casual Chef
to join the professional and dynamic kitchen team. You will be working across a variety of shifts including breakfast, conferences or dinner.

This is a great role for someone studying cookery and wanting some experience in a kitchen or for an experienced cook wanting some extra hours.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

  • Prepare, cook and serve food for the breakfast buffet showing variety and flair
  • Prepare food for our all day dining and cafe
  • Prepare and cook food as per menu
  • Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage following stock control procedures
  • Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Cook is required to wash all dishes during service
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Food & Beverage Operations Manager.

Qualifications
Your Skills and experience include:

  • Experience in an a la carte kitchen service preferred
  • Deliver consistent, high quality food while maintaining set food cost
  • Work in conjunction with service teams to ensure quality product and service to guests
  • Have great communication skills & a positive attitude
  • Have excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Have willingness to learn and go above and beyond for our guests

Additional Information

What's In It For You

  • An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
  • Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
  • Work alongside passionate industry professionals
  • Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed

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