Apprentice Chef

Star Hotels Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Hotels Group in Australia is seeking an Apprentice Chef to join our busy kitchen. The role involves assisting with meal prep, learning basic culinary skills, knife work and operating commercial equipment.

You will work weekends, be passionate about food, reliable, and a team player, with training covering kitchen procedures and food safety.

Qualifications

• Training for an apprentice cook covers basic culinary skills and knife skills.
• Knowledge of ingredients and use of commercial equipment.
• Learn kitchen procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Training to learn procedures and duties in food preparation.
• Working under the supervision of the chef.
• Operating commercial cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, fryers, ovens and stoves.
• Serves food when required.
• Kitchen cleaning, such as dish washing and equipment cleaning, sanitation.
• Assists in other areas of food preparation and storage.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an Apprentice Chef to join our busy team.

Our kitchen works at a fast pace and work schedules will include weekends.

You will need to be passionate about food, career driven and a team player.

Training for an apprentice cook covers basic culinary skills, knife skills, knowledge of ingredients, use of commercial equipment and kitchen procedures.

Your main duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Training to learn procedures and duties in food preparation.
• Working under the supervision of the chef.
• Operating commercial cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, fryers, ovens and stoves.
• Serves food when required.
• Kitchen cleaning, such as dish washing and equipment cleaning, sanitation.
• Assists in other areas of food preparation and storage.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for the food industry.
• Be punctual & reliable.
• Have flexibility to work different shifts.
• Be well presented.

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