* Patina at Alumni Court
* Full-time, fixed term position for up to three years
* Salary will be $69, % Superannuation
* Based at the Picturesque St Lucia
About This Opportunity
Join our team at Patina at Alumni Court, a modern, contemporary restaurant located on the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus. As a Commis Chef, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality restaurant and function food, working alongside our talented Sous Chef. Our restaurant offers a unique shared dining experience with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You'll also have the opportunity to cater to both on-site and off-site events.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to be available to work 38 hours per week on a flexible seven-day roster, including weekends and evenings.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Food Production: Produce all food for Patina at Alumni Court and in-house/outside catering events.
* Quality Control: Maintain high food quality standards and ensure adherence to recipes.
* Inventory Management: Manage stock, including receiving, storage, rotation, and stocktakes.
* Ensure compliance with food safety standards, maintain a hygienic workspace, and accurately record temperatures for cold storage and incoming stock.
* Operational Support: Prepare mise en place, inform the chef of maintenance issues, and assist with general kitchen duties.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
* 17% superannuation contributions
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
* UQ Study for Staff
* On campus childcare options
* Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
* Salary packaging options
About You
* Completion of apprenticeship in cookery
* Current BCC Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in the role of Commis Chef in a similar establishment
* Strong knowledge of the production of a la carte and banquet foods and kitchen procedures and operations
* A genuine interest in and knowledge of food and current trends
* Excellent organisational skills
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer driven focus
* Knowledge of general kitchen health and safety procedures, and HACCP and BCC procedures regarding food, health and safety
* High standard of personal hygiene
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nick Murtas via For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
* Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R
Please note, applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.