Cook
Mildura Grand Hotel

Do you have a keen interest for a career in the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry in Kitchen Operations as a Chef. Are you studying a Certificate in Kitchen Operations as part of your VET subject? The Mildura Grand Hotel may have the right opportunity for you.

The Quality Hotel Mildura Grand offers sophisticated accommodation and memorable dining experiences in a historic building. It is located in the heart of Mildura, opposite the beautiful Murray River. When it comes to dining, there are also eight restaurants and cafes on the grounds of the hotel to choose from.

A great opportunity exists for a student currently studying a VET subject in Kitchen Operations to gain skills at the Mildura Grand Hotel as a Cook (Kitchen Operations Assistant) in the upmarket Bistro and at the newly established café.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume, doesn't it? Make Mildura Grand Hotel your next phone call to find out more.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Multitask.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will be part of a professional and hardworking team in Kitchen Operations in the upmarket Bistro and Cafe environments. The student will be mainly responsible for the preparation of a menu. The student will participate in the service times practicing food service standards to ensure a memorable eating experience for diners. The student will also complete cleaning duties. Must be capable of working on their feet with attention to detail through preparation, service and pack down processes to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained. The student will work under direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Supervisor in charge.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Work effectively with others.
• Use food preparation equipment.
• Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery.
• Prepare appetisers and salads.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Work effectively as a cook.
• Clean kitchen premises and equipment.
• Produce desserts.
• Use hygienic practices for food safety.
• Participate in safe food handling practices.
• Maintain the quality of perishable items.
• Participate in safe work practices.
• Provide service to customers.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry as a Cook (Kitchen Operations Assistant), with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, have a consistent and good work ethic, willing to listen and follow instructions are encouraged to consider a SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject in Kitchen Operations.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Have good communication skills.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Please Note: It is a requirement for the applicant to have obtained a Food Handlers Accreditation.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented as back of house staff can work in view of the customers.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes.
• Black pants.
• Black t-shirt (plain) and Chefs jacket (if available).
• Long hair must be tied back, nails must be kept short and clean.
• Good personal hygiene.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• SIT20421 - Certificate II in Commercial Cookery