Cook - Full Time

At Accor our goal is that every person feels welcome and feels valued. We ensure that everyone can come as they are, and feel like they belong. As one big team, we know that only together can we do amazing things! The world is more welcoming when we’re connected heart to heart. How do we do it? We care, we dare, we place people at the heart of everything we do. 

Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world. Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.

We are looking for Full Time - Cook to join our fast pace working environment to provide high quality customer service to our guests at our Sydney International Lounges. 

Our Cook provides service between our a la carte and buffet environments. All our roles are focused on exciting our guests with flair and enthusiasm and demonstrating a genuine passion for customer service and the kitchen. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will form a key part of a team who are responsible for providing high quality product to our lounge passengers. 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
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage following stock control procedures 
• Assist the preparation of ingredients, which includes chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring food products.
• Ensure Food Safety protocols are followed
• 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 CDP & General Manager.

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary degree or equivalent an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• MUST have full working rights within Australia 
• Able to work a Full Time contract 
• Ability to pass a federal police background security check 

Employee Benefits for your hard work! 

• Work with two iconic businesses and experience the buzz of the working in the Aviation industry
• Great Staff Travel Benefits (T&C Apply)
• Access to staff duty-free store
• Free meal and coffee on shifts
• Hotel discounts (staff rates) at over 3000 hotels globally
• Partnership discounts with companies such as Europcar, Google, and more..
• Hospitality Industry General Award, Cook - Grade 2 ($25.80 base rate)

You will be engaged to work under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009]

Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Federal Police check at their own cost via our ID system (Will be reimbursed once approved) in order to gain ASIC certification.

If you would like to be a part of our team, please apply now.