We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

GO WHERE TEAMWORK TALKS

At Travel + Leisure, we go further as a team. We believe in the impact of a helping hand and the power of vacations. If you love meeting new people and have an enthusiastic approach to delivering excellent customer service, join our Canteen Social team as a Chef today!

How You’ll Shine

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join our friendly and dedicated team within an established kitchen in a corporate environment.

Working within a small team you will be required to deliver a diverse range of catering requirements including a la carte, display cabinet, hot box, daily specials and corporate catering in a fast paced environment.

What are we looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a corporate environment or café background
• Certificate III Commercial Cookery is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in various levels of dining, functions and catering
• Food Preparation and short order cooking
• Foster effective communication between front of house and kitchen
• Ability to conduct stock control and ordering on shift
• Thorough understanding of the principles of food safety and hygiene of food preparation 
• Ability to work Monday to Friday and occasional nights for functions

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day running of the kitchen
• Responsible for menu planning, cabinet food, a la carte and daily specials
• Documentation of recipes and food costings as requested
• Responsible for all daily food preparation of hot/cold food and presentation
• Daily ordering and stock rotation
• Overseeing the delivery of food
• Maintaining daily and weekly cleaning of back of house, kitchen area

To be considered for this role you will have the following skills:

• Experience in running the operation of a small kitchen
• Efficiency is a must
• Great organisational skills
• Superior attention to detail and creativity
• Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate within your role
• Experience in grab-and-go and eatery style cuisines

What we offer:

Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Professional development funding
• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.