Commis Chef - Cucina Porto

For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. Our Forbes 5-star hotel, The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucino Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all. 

The Commis Chef reports directly to the Chef De Cuisine and offers an energetic and exciting hands-on approach to flawless product execution in an environment focused on safety and culinary excellence.

This is a wonderful chance to build memorable connections and create experiences that leave a lasting impact on every guest of Cucina Porto.

A few of your responsibilities   

• Support or lead the assigned section as directed by the Sous Chef and provide training to junior staff members.
• Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks 
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations
• Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements 
• Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment 

What are we looking for  

• Culinary School Graduate. Received apprenticeship training in Commercial Cookery
• Proficiency with diverse food preparation techniques and cooking equipment
• Successfully completed a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship, gaining comprehensive knowledge of food preparation, particularly in café, hotel, or high-volume settings, along with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of relevant liquor laws
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About You  

You are passionate and creative, willing to share your skills and expertise in guiding and shaping those who are new to Cucina Porto. With exceptional communication skills, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and management as well as interacting with our customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

Your role will be pivotal for Corina Porto’s success at The Star Sydney.  

What we can offer you:

• Supportive leadership team
• Up to 30% Discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus include Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more 
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property 

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.  

Our Culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. 

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.  

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It's your time to SHINE! 
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