Pastry Commis Chef, MCG
The opportunity:
Delaware North Australia is hiring casual Pastry Commis Chefs to join our team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will be responsible for collaborating with senior chefs to create dishes that make a lasting impression.
As the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with a capacity of over 100,000, the MCG is renowned for hosting Australian Football League (AFL) games, international cricket matches, world-class concerts, and exclusive events.
Join our team and embark on an exciting culinary journey, where your skills will flourish in our vibrant kitchen atmosphere.
What we offer:
Show up in style: Laundered uniforms, including chefs' jackets and apronsDine well: Discounted meals on-site
Be part of something big: Work at world-class events in an atmosphere like no other
Grow your career: Unlock opportunities within a global organisation
Feel valued: Competitive salary and recognition for your contributions
What you will do?:
- Prepare a range of dishes in a high-volume production setting
- Follow recipes for menu preparation, ensuring adherence to cooking guidelines and standards as well as cook and prepare high quality pastry menu items including buffet, events, plated desserts & retail
- Execute food preparation tasks, showcasing expertise in food presentation
- Maintain consistent cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area
- Ensure HACCP and WHS compliance, displaying a strong commitment to meeting Food Safety standards including conducting temperature and quality checks and effectively managing cross-contamination
More about you:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef is required and proven experience in an a' la carte restaurant or function service is preferred
- Solid background in kitchen operations
- Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety certificate, or willing to obtain at onboarding
- Demonstrated track record meeting financial targets for food and labor costs
The application period will close on 17/11/2025, unless sufficient qualified candidates are identified sooner.
Who we are:
With a capacity of more than 100,000, the MCG is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. This iconic venue isn't just about sports; it's a cultural hub that hosts multiple Australian Football League teams, cricket matches, concerts, and an array of special events and non-event-day functions.Join a dynamic team at the heart of Melbourne's vibrant entertainment scene, where every day brings new excitement and challenges.