Apprentice Chef

Wests Illawarra; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered 38-hour week

Staff rewards & recognition

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Wests Illawarra is seeking a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Chef to work across Craft Café, Artisan Restaurant, Port Kembla Golf Club functions and Wilbur smoker. This hands-on role offers learning from a creative catering team and opportunities to contribute to menu development while training in all kitchen areas.

You will follow the Head or Sous Chef, maintain cleanliness, support food prep, and handle work under pressure on a rotating roster including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen role with diverse venues including Craft Café, Artisan Restaurant, Port Kembla Golf Club functions and Wilbur smoker.
• Becoming proficient across pans, grill, fryers, dish and pass under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for cooking.
• Clean food preparation areas and equipment.
• Check food to ensure quality.
• Carry out tasks as directed by Head or Sous Chef.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Punctual and reliable

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We are currently seeking a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Chef to work across a variety of food venues including Craft Café, Artisan Restaurant, Port Kembla Golf Club functions and Wilbur smoker. We have a creative and inclusive catering team and the successful candidate will be able to learn from the team and grow within the business. The candidate will be given the opportunity to prepare dishes from scratch, have input into the development of new menu items, and be given opportunity to work supervised in all areas of the kitchens including pans, grill, fryers, dish and pass.

Your role will involve:

This is a hands‑on position and will require the individual to carry out numerous tasks such as prepare food for cooking, clean food preparation areas and equipment, check food to ensure quality and carry out other tasks as directed by the Head or Sous Chef. The candidate must have a willingness to learn and be able to work under pressure.

Passion for food and cooking

Currently undertaking or be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Punctual and reliable

Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude

Able work under pressure

Be flexible with hours on a weekly rotating roster, including split shifts, weekends and nights

What will we provide you with?

Rostered 38-hour workweek– Enjoy a balanced work-life experience with a structured 38-hour workweek. Our rostered are designed to provide you with time to recharge and pursue your personal interests.

Ongoing Staff Reward and Recognition - We celebrate our team’s hard work through various recognition activities throughout the year. Our reward program includes exciting prizes, experiences and trips, including tickets to State of Origin games, gin and brewery tours, and an Adelaide Hills wine tour.

An emphasis on the internal growth and development of our staff– We place a strong emphasis on nurturing our staff’s potential and fostering their potential growth. Whenever possible, we prioritise promoting within our business, ensuring that our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers with us. We believe that by investing in our people, we not only enhance their skills but also strengthen our internal community.

A yearly healthy lifestyle reimbursement – We believe in promoting well‑being among our staff. Each year, you’ll have access to receiving a reimbursement to support your health and wellbeing activities.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information, phone[phone]to speak to a member of the People & Culture Team.