Commis Chef - Breakfast Shifts

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with breakfast preparation and service at AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort. Requirements typically include basic commercial kitchen experience or relevant culinary training, good food-handling knowledge, the ability to follow recipes and hygiene procedures, and availability for early-morning, weekend and public-holiday shifts. The successful candidate is expected to prepare ingredients efficiently, maintain clean and organised workstations, assist senior chefs, minimise waste and follow workplace health and safety standards. A positive attitude, reliability, teamwork, attention to detail and willingness to learn are important. Hospitality experience in a resort, hotel or high-volume kitchen is advantageous, while Australian work rights are generally required.

About the employer

AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort property in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, near Pokolbin. It forms part of Minor Hotels, the international hospitality group behind brands including Anantara, Avani, Oaks and NH Hotels. The resort offers accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities, a golf course and leisure amenities, serving holidaymakers, wedding parties, corporate guests and visitors exploring local wineries. Working at the property provides exposure to resort hospitality, seasonal tourism and a varied guest base. The kitchen team supports the resort’s restaurants, breakfast operations, events and other food-and-beverage services. As part of Minor Hotels, employees may benefit from structured hospitality procedures, training opportunities and access to a broader hotel network, depending on employment terms and local policies.