Apprentice Chef

Wild Canary; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Canary in Brisbane is seeking an Apprentice Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team. This hands-on role is perfect for someone passionate about food, eager to learn, and ready to grow within a creative kitchen environment.

You'll work a 5-day roster with breakfast and lunch service, supporting our seasonal menu and local producers. You'll develop your skills, enjoy a collaborative team, and have genuine opportunities for progression in a unique Brisbane dining venue.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and hospitality.
• Eager to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Hardworking, reliable and motivated.
• Positive team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic.
• Interested in seasonal produce and local suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in a creative and supportive kitchen.
• 5-day roster with breakfast and lunch service.
• Occasional special events.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and creativity.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression.
• Learn from an experienced kitchen team.

Skills

Passionate about food

Eager to learn

Hardworking

Team player

Creative

Seasonal produce

Job description

Wild Canary is on the lookout for an Apprentice Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, loves working with beautiful seasonal produce and is eager to learn and grow within a creative kitchen environment.

Wild Canary is renowned for supporting local producers and showcasing the incredible produce available in our region. We also harvest from our own established kitchen garden, giving our kitchen team the opportunity to work closely with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

THE ROLE

5-day roster

Breakfast and lunch service, offering a great lifestyle balance

Occasional special events

Hands-on experience in a creative and supportive kitchen

Plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and creativity

Genuine opportunities for growth and progression

Whether you're just starting your culinary journey or looking to build on your existing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced kitchen team and become part of a unique Brisbane dining venue.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

Passionate about food and hospitality

Eager to learn and develop their skills

Hardworking, reliable and motivated

A positive team player

Creative and enthusiastic

Interested in seasonal produce and working with local farmers and producers

Committed to delivering quality and taking pride in their work

OUR VALUES

Excellent teamwork

We work together, support one another and understand that a great kitchen is built on a strong team.

A happy and productive workplace

We believe you can work hard, produce exceptional food and still enjoy what you do.

Driven to learn and grow

We value people who are curious, motivated and keen to develop their skills.

Supportive and positive environment

We encourage our team to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges.

Passion for local produce

We love working with local farmers, producers and the seasonal ingredients they provide.

Exceptional customer service and care

Everything we do contributes to our guests' experience, from the kitchen to the dining room.

ABOUT WILD CANARY

Wild Canary is a botanical bistro nestled within the beautiful grounds of Brookfield Gardens.

We are dedicated to supporting local producers and showcasing exceptional produce sourced from local farms, as well as our own kitchen garden.

Our small, creative and ever-changing menu reflects the seasons, with a focus on treating beautiful ingredients with the utmost respect.

If you're passionate about food, keen to learn and looking for a workplace where you can grow your skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.