Apprentice Chef

Sunset Pier; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Friendly team

Ongoing employment potential

Job summary

Sunset Pier is seeking an Apprentice Chef to join our café kitchen team in Brisbane. You will work with experienced chefs, gaining hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations while pursuing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

You will learn food safety, portion control, plating, and stock management in a busy café environment, with opportunities for ongoing employment after completing the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• No prior commercial kitchen experience required, though desirable.
• Willingness to commence or continue a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety and food hygiene is advantageous.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Food Safety Supervisor training, or willingness to complete it, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch and café meals.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients, including chopping, peeling, measuring and basic food preparation.
• Assist with plating and maintaining consistent food quality.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Follow food safety, storage and temperature-control procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation, labelling and inventory control.
• Help receive and store deliveries correctly.
• Keep coolrooms, freezers, benches and kitchen equipment clean and organised.
• Follow opening, closing and cleaning procedures.
• Work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees.
• Follow instructions and communicate any issues to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with minimising food waste and maintaining portion control.
• Complete all required training and coursework associated with the apprenticeship.

Skills

Passionate about hospitality

Reliable and punctual

Willing to learn

Team player

Well presented

Organised

Physically capable

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Chef to join our café kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and eager to develop their culinary skills in a busy café environment.

You will work alongside experienced chefs while completing your apprenticeship and gaining practical experience in food preparation, cooking, presentation, kitchen operations and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch and café meals.


• Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.


• Prepare ingredients, including chopping, peeling, measuring and basic food preparation.


• Assist with plating and maintaining consistent food quality.


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.


• Follow food safety, storage and temperature-control procedures.


• Assist with stock rotation, labelling and inventory control.


• Help receive and store deliveries correctly.


• Keep coolrooms, freezers, benches and kitchen equipment clean and organised.


• Follow opening, closing and cleaning procedures.


• Work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees.


• Follow instructions and communicate any issues to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.


• Assist with minimising food waste and maintaining portion control.


• Complete all required training and coursework associated with the apprenticeship.

Skills and attributes

The successful applicant will be:

• Passionate about developing a career in hospitality.


• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.


• Willing to learn and take direction.


• Able to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.


• A team player with a positive attitude.


• Well presented and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards.


• Organised and able to follow procedures.


• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing kitchen duties.


• Available to work a range of shifts, including mornings, weekends and public holidays where required.

Requirements

• No previous commercial kitchen experience is essential, although it is desirable.


• Willingness to commence or continue a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.


• An understanding of workplace health and safety and food hygiene is advantageous.


• The right to work in Australia.


• Food Safety Supervisor training, or a willingness to complete it, may be required.

What we offer

• Support from experienced chefs and kitchen staff.


• Opportunities to develop cooking, preparation and kitchen-management skills.


• A friendly and supportive workplace.


• Potential for ongoing employment after completing the apprenticeship.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.