Demi Chef

Reference:  32164
RACV

Torquay Resort

23 May 2025
  • RACV Torquay Resort | Great Ocean Road

  • Penalties & Employee Benefits 

  • Competitive Hourly Rate + Penalties | Discounts on RACV products and resorts 

 

 

Great things start here   

  

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.  

 

At RACV Torquay, situated at the start of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and famous surf coast, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

 

About the Opportunity  

  

In this role as a Demi Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the effective kitchen operation and working in a team environment. 

 

Our talented team of chefs, operate a variety of kitchens throughout the resort, including the large main production kitchen, a busy conference & events space for large groups, and various restaurant kitchens, to create dishes made from high quality produce. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and memorable food experience to our guests. 

 

 This could be just the right role for you?   

  

As a Demi Chef, your key responsibilities for the role include: 

 

  • Perform knife skills, mis en place, cooking techniques & duties 

  • Produce a consistent high quality product & standard 

  • Maintain equipment, utensils and a clean & hygienic kitchen 

  • Rotate stock, ensuring minimal wastage 

  • Follow directions from senior chefs and work as a team player 

  • Follow WHS, policies and procedures 

 

RACV Torquay Resort is open 24 hours per day, 7 days week. Our kitchen operates from early morning breakfast service, through to evening dinner service & late night in room dining. Our team work a 7 day rotating roster including evenings, weekends & public holidays. Ideally you will have full availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts. 

 

What you’ll need to be successful  

  

Completed a Certificate 3 in Cookery qualification, recognised in Australia 

Previous cooking experience in a 4-5 star hotel/resort commercial kitchen or similar environment 

Developed knife, food preparation & cookery skills ie. larder, grill, buffet, short order, fine dining & functions 

Solid knowledge of kitchen sections, service styles, mis en place procedures, food items, cookery techniques, sauces, cold larder, vegetables & butchery 

Thrive in a large, busy & fast paced work environment, with efficiency, organisation, time management and attention to detail 

Strong communication skills, can follow direction and work well in a team environment 

Committed and a passion for cooking with a strong focus on food quality and presentation 

Excellent personal presentation 

 

We are Offering  

 

Competitive Salary + Penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays + 11% Super  

Discounts on RACV products & resorts  

Uniform + Free parking onsite  

Employee of the month recognition 

  

The RACV difference  

  

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV. 

  

  The RACV difference  

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.   

 

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au  

 Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.  

 

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know. 

 

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