Level 3 Commis Chef

About the role

Veriu Group, which operates Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites across Australia, is hiring a Level 3 Commis Chef in Brisbane. The chef supports the kitchen team preparing and serving high-quality breakfast and lunch meals in a fast-paced café open seven days a week, working under the direction of the Head Chef or Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to established recipes and quality standards.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning and plating during busy service periods.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and comply with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Receive, rotate and store stock correctly, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Keep workstations, equipment and preparation areas clean and organised.
• Support stock control and notify senior chefs of ordering needs.
• Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams and follow senior chefs' instructions to improve kitchen operations.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Work a flexible roster including weekends and public holidays, and be available Mondays and Tuesdays.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe work practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while paying attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to consistent, high-quality food.