Apprentice Chef

Doltone Hospitality Group; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Room discounts

Training programs

Food & beverage discounts

Birthday leave

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Great Places to Work

Résumé du poste

W Sydney in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will learn essential culinary skills and work alongside experienced chefs across our hotel kitchens.

You’ll assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner and events, maintain high hygiene standards and contribute to a creative team environment while pursuing a Commercial Cookery apprenticeship in Australia.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and hospitality industry.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Weekend and public holiday availability.
• Eligibility to undertake a Commercial Cookery apprenticeship in Australia.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of dishes.
• Operate kitchen equipment under supervision.
• Learn knife and cooking techniques.
• Follow recipes and instructions from senior chefs.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Attend TAFE to gain qualification.
• Learn about food safety and hygiene practices.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.

Connaissances

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Weekend availability

Description du poste

W Hotels Apprentice Chef – Sydney

W Sydney, located at 31 Wheat Road, is hiring an Apprentice Chef to join our bold and vibrant kitchen team in early 2027. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this offers an exciting opportunity to learn, create and grow in a fast-paced, luxury hotel environment. If you’re passionate about food, eager to work with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and hungry to build a career in the culinary world, this is your moment.

• Working alongside experienced chefs across our hotel kitchens and venues
• Learning essential culinary skills, food preparation techniques and kitchen operations
• Assisting with service for breakfast, lunch, dinner and events
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and presentation
• Contributing to a creative, supportive and energetic team environment

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A genuine passion for food and the hospitality industry
• Willingness to learn, take direction and develop new skills
• Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Eligibility to undertake a Commercial Cookery apprenticeship in Australia

__No previous kitchen experience required-just enthusiasm and commitment__.

BENEFITS

• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Enjoy your birthday off with birthday leave
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programmes to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• ‘Great Places to Work’ certified

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Job Description

Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will learn alongside experienced chefs to learn the skills and techniques required to prepare and cook a variety of dishes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn and build experiences from skilled professionals within a commercial kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of dishes.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, choppers, fryers, steamers under supervision.
• Learn different knife and cooking techniques.
• Follow recipes and instructions from senior chefs.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
• Learn about food safety and hygiene practices.
• Attend TAFE to gain qualification.

Requirements

• Passion for food and cooking.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• The Club’s core operating hours align with standard business hours including on weekends.
• Weekend availability (Saturday and/or Sunday) is essential, as the Club is open to members every day.
• Occasional evening shifts may be required to support special events.

Transport & Accessibility

• Our picturesque location offers a peaceful working environment but is not well-served by public transport.
• Reliable private transport (car or motorbike) is strongly recommended.
• Free on-site staff parking is provided.

Competitive Pay

• We reward experience and commitment: hourly rates are paid at the level one year higher than the relevant Award classification.
• Penalty rates, allowances, and superannuation are applied in accordance with the Award and Fair Work legislation.

Position Purpose

The 1st Year Apprentice Chef is an entry-level training position designed to develop the practical skills, knowledge and professional standards required to become a qualified chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily food preparation, mise en place and service.
• Develop basic knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Follow recipes, portion and presentation standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing and rotating food.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and HACCP procedures.
• Correctly label, date and store prepared food.
• Learn the safe use and care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Attend TAFE and complete required apprenticeship coursework and assessments.
• Follow reasonable directions from senior chefs and management.