2nd Year Apprentice Chef | Education Catering | Parkville

Cater Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time apprenticeship with 40 hours

Company uniform provided

On-the-job training

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Cater Care Group in Parkville is seeking a 2nd Year Apprentice Chef to join our education catering team. This full-time role offers hands-on training in preparing homestyle and gourmet meals, plus support for functions and events, within a dynamic school dining environment.

You'll develop knife skills, cooking techniques and food presentation under experienced chefs, while upholding high food safety standards and working as part of a close kitchen team.

Qualifications

• A 2nd Year Apprentice Chef looking to build on your existing skills.
• Passionate about food and committed to a career in Commercial Cookery.
• Reliable and able to work in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve homestyle and gourmet meals.
• Support functions and events while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen following food safety standards.

Job description

2nd Year Apprentice Chef | Education Catering | Parkville

Posted: 26/10/2026

Closing Date: 27/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Apprentice Chef,Apprenticeship,Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,School Dining & Catering

Build Your Career With Cater Care

Job Type: Full-time | 40 hours per week

Start Date: January - February 2027

Cater Care is seeking a 2nd Year Apprentice Chef to join our team at an education site in Parkville. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing skills, gain hands‑on experience and continue developing your career in commercial cookery.

You’ll be involved in preparing, cooking and serving homestyle and gourmet meals, as well as supporting functions and events.

Job Description

What We Offer

• Full-time apprenticeship with 40 hours of work per week


• Company uniform provided for your kitchen shifts


• On-the-job training to build your cooking techniques, knife skills and food presentation


• Exclusive discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve quality homestyle and gourmet meals to meet service times


• Build your culinary skills through hands‑on training and guidance from experienced chefs


• Develop your knife skills, cooking techniques, plating and food presentation


• Support catering for functions and events while maintaining consistent food quality


• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen while following food safety standards

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• A 2nd Year Apprentice Chef looking to build on your existing skills and experience


• Passionate about food and committed to developing a career in Commercial Cookery


• Keen to learn, improve your techniques and take on new challenges


• Reliable, positive and able to work effectively as part of a culinary team


• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen and committed to delivering quality food and service

Please Note

Applicants must have the appropriate Australian work rights and be eligible to enter into and complete a full-time apprenticeship in Victoria for the duration of the training contract.

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail, and Remote Services.

We operate with the values of Care, Pride, and Community, fostering diversity, work/life balance, and excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.