Commis Chef

Get Paid Weekly

Must be available evenings and weekends

About The Opportunity

In this role as a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the effective operation of the kitchen. This will be achieved by working as a team with other kitchen staff to provide the appropriate quality and level of pastry products and service to members, guests & visitors by adhering to RACV policies and procedures.
 

This could be just the right role for you?

As a Commis Pastry Chef, your key responsibilities for the role include:

• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients
• Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods

• Preparing Pastry Fillings

• Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times
• Coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products
• Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing
• Operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
• Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment
• Maintain knowledge of and deliver products and services to members, guests and visitors that are compliant with standard RACV operating procedures. 

What you’ll need to be successful

• Basic knowledge of food items and base cooking techniques.
• Good knowledge of pastry.
• Knowledge of the kitchen sections and associated service styles.
• Knowledge of cleaning and hygiene procedures.
• Understanding of stock rotation.
• Thrive in a large, busy & fast paced work environment, with efficiency, organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, can follow direction and work well in a team environment
• Committed and a passion for cooking with a strong focus on food quality and presentation 
• Competitive Salary + Penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays + 11% Super
• Discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Uniform + Free parking onsite
• Employee of the month recognition
• A little about us

We Are Offering

As Victoria’s largest member organisation, we have a powerful organisational vision: to improve the lives of Victorians by addressing their needs in the areas of mobility, home and leisure.

Our two RACV Clubs are an integral part of making this a reality. Located in Melbourne’s CBD and the Healesville region, our city centre Club is equipped with everything from conferencing rooms and accommodation to fitness facilities and a day spa. Available to both guests and Members (who enjoy discounted Member rates), they’ve become valuable places to connect.

RACV will conduct a criminal background check on an applicant subject to current legislation

The Racv Difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application Process

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.