Commis Chef - Coca Chu Restaurant

Hamilton Island · Hamilton QLD 4007 · Full time
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Commis Chef - Coca Chu Restaurant

Hamilton Island
~$50k - $60k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a vibrant kitchen team at Coca Chu Restaurant.
  • Develop skills in Southeast Asian cuisine and cooking techniques.
  • Work in a busy restaurant environment overlooking Catseye Beach.

COMMIS CHEF - Coca Chu Restaurant

Located on Hamilton Island overlooking Catseye Beach, Coca Chu is a vibrant restaurant showcasing the bold flavours and aromatic ingredients of Southeast Asian cuisine. With a menu inspired by the region's diverse cooking styles, Coca Chu offers a lively dining experience where fresh ingredients, balanced flavours and authentic cooking techniques come together.

We're looking for a qualified Commis Chef to join our Coca Chu kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a developing chef with an interest in Asian cuisine who wants to strengthen their skills working with vibrant flavours, fresh produce and fast-paced à la carte service alongside an experienced culinary brigade.

Why you'll love working with us

  • Develop your skills working with Southeast Asian cuisine and cooking techniques
  • Gain experience with aromatic ingredients, sauces and bold flavour combinations
  • Work in a busy restaurant overlooking Catseye Beach
  • Learn alongside an experienced Hamilton Island culinary team
  • Live and grow your culinary career in the Whitsundays

What you'll be doing

You'll work hands-on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs in delivering Coca Chu's Southeast Asian-inspired menu. You'll gain experience preparing fresh ingredients, sauces, marinades and dishes that showcase the distinctive flavours and cooking techniques of the region.

Working in a busy à la carte kitchen, you'll need to stay organised, maintain your mise en place and deliver consistent quality and presentation throughout service while continuing to develop your culinary skills.

What we're looking for

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
  • Previous experience working in a commercial à la carte restaurant kitchen
  • Experience with Southeast Asian or Asian cuisine highly regarded
  • Familiarity with Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces and flavour combinations
  • Experience with wok cooking, stir-frying or other Asian hot-section cooking highly regarded
  • Ability to follow recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards consistently
  • Strong organisation, teamwork and a genuine willingness to learn

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.

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Skills

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Asian cooking techniquesAsian cuisineCertificate iii in commercial cookeryFood preparationKitchen organisationStir-fryingTeamworkWillingness to learnWok cooking

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Certificate iii in commercial cookery

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