Apprentice Chef (2nd/3rd Year) - Event Kitchen

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Event ticket opportunities

Onsite café discount

Wellness initiatives

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is offering a 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef role at Sydney Showground. You will rotate through banquets, production, high-end corporate and retail cafes, building speed and consistency while completing your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with strong mentorship and real event exposure.

Roster: 5 days across 7 with early/late/weekend shifts; extra hours may be required during major events.

Qualifications

• Proof you are enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year (TAFE/RTO) or eligible for RPL into 2nd/3rd year.
• Right to work in Australia; ability to meet event roster (nights/weekends/public holidays).
• Food Safety/Hygiene awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook and present dishes to spec across larder, grill, sauce, pastry and banquets.
• Support large-scale functions and high-volume retail during live events.
• Maintain strict food safety/HACCP standards, temperature logs and allergen controls.
• Assist with receivals, stock rotation, labelling and section mise en place.
• Clean as you go; maintain equipment and BOH areas to venue hygiene standards.
• Contribute to menu trials, seasonal changeovers and event-specific menus.
• Keep apprentice logbook/assessments current; attend all required TAFE/RTO training.

Skills

Knife skills

Sauces

Proteins

Team player

Education

Cert III Commercial Cookery

Job description

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is offering a 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef role at Sydney Showground. You will rotate through banquets, production, high-end corporate and retail cafes, building speed and consistency while completing your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with strong mentorship and real event exposure.

Roster: 5 days across 7 with early/late/weekend shifts; extra hours may be required during major events.