Apprentice Chef

LK Hospitality; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full apprenticeship

Learn from experienced chefs

In-house training

Cross-training across venues

Job summary

LK Hospitality Group in Melbourne is offering a full kitchen apprenticeship. You will work in South Yarra across premium venues, assisting chefs with prep, cooking and plating, and learning knife skills, ingredients and kitchen procedures.

You will keep your station clean and food safe, while supporting service as part of a team that values high standards and genuine hospitality. Training is on the job with cross-training across venues.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a cooking career.
• Willingness to learn knife skills, ingredients and kitchen procedures.
• Flexible across a roster that includes weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with prep, cooking and plating.
• Learn knife skills, ingredients and kitchen procedures.
• Keep your station clean, organised and food safe.
• Support service wherever the team needs you.

Skills

Genuine interest in cooking

Punctual and reliable

Willingness to learn on the job

Flexible weekends availability

Job description

Every great chef started exactly where you are now.

This apprenticeship is your first step into a professional kitchen. You’ll learn the foundations properly, alongside a team that will back you while you grow.

About Us

Founded in 2019, LK Hospitality delivers innovative, world-class dining and events in South Yarra. Our venues include Omnia Bistro, Yugen Dining, Portside, and The Grand Room - all within the prestigious Capitol Grand. We are a group built on genuine hospitality, high standards, and a team culture that takes the craft seriously.

The Role

• Assist our chefs with prep, cooking and plating
• Learn knife skills, ingredients and kitchen procedures
• Keep your station clean, organised and food safe
• Support service wherever the team needs you

Based in South Yarra. Rostered shifts include weekends.

Who We’re Looking For

You love food and want to get better at cooking it every day.

• A genuine interest in building a cooking career
• Punctual, reliable and well presented
• Happy to take direction and learn on the job
• Flexible across a roster that includes weekends

What’s on Offer

• A full apprenticeship to build your trade
• Learn from experienced chefs in premium kitchens
• In-house training and cross-training across our venues
• A team that holds a standard worth working to

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have full working rights.