Casual Cook - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

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.

This 4-star property, Mercure Melbourne Southbank, welcomes all guests, whether for business or leisure, short or long stay. Offering the ultimate location on the doorstep of the stunning Yarra River and next door to iconic landmarks Queen Victoria Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, Flinders Street, Collins Street and hidden alleyways, it’s the perfect base for any stay and to work.

Our Distrikt Dining offers a variety of options for our guests. Consisting of a 100-seat restaurant, large bar area, cafe and conference spaces now is a great time to join our kitchen team.

We are currently seeking a Casual Cook to join the professional and dynamic kitchen team. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across all areas of kitchen operations.

This would be a great role for someone who has recently graduated or is studying cooking

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cooking meals for breakfast and dinner services
• Food preparation, ensuring all ingredients are ready for cooking
• Stewarding duties, including washing dishes and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
• Deep cleaning of kitchen areas as required to maintain high standards of hygiene
• Learning all aspects of kitchen operations, including food safety and kitchen management

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Experience in cooking or kitchen operations (preferably in a hotel or restaurant setting)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic with a keen eye for detail and cleanliness
• Positive attitude, flexible and eager to learn
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.
• Food Handlers certificate or willingness to obtain
• Availabilty to work across a 7 day roster including mornings, evenings and weekends

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