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Criterion Hotel Rochester

This well established hotel enjoys a busy lunch and dinner bistro trade. This well-known and respected restaurant in Rochester is offering SWL opportunities in its kitchen. Students enrolled in Kitchen Operations will gain the opportunity to work in a busy and demanding environment with highly skilled chefs.

Skills You Might Learn

Decision making
Working in a team and independently
Working with people of all different abilities and backgrounds
Working with new technology and software
Time management
Communication
Basic food handling and knife skills

Typical Tasks & Duties

Student tasks may include but are not limited to:
Ensure friendly & professional customer service at all times
Setup and mise en place of kitchen
Communicate and liaise with team members
Food preparation as instructed
Follow hygienic food and beverage handling procedures
Provide general assistance in cleaning, as directed
Ability to work in a team based environment
Able to work a flexible roster including morning, mid or afternoon where necessary
Work according to policies and procedures

Student Requirements

Suitable for VCE or VCAL student as only one day out of school a week. Applicants from year 10 and 11 welcome to apply.
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Motivated and organised
Willingness to learn
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Responsible, supportive and caring attitude
Good people skills
Accommodating to different personalities and abilities

Dress Requirements

Change into Chef uniform when at workplace.

Special Transport Requirements

Students are advised to make their own transport arrangement.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies