Apprentice Chef/Commis Chef

Montalto Vineyard Pty Ltd; Red Hill; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine discount

Wine dollars program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Montalto Vineyard is a premium food, wine and hospitality destination on the Mornington Peninsula. We are looking for an apprentice chef or commis chef to join our award-winning restaurant, where the menu celebrates estate-grown produce and local ingredients.

The role offers opportunities to work in a hatted kitchen, with seasonal menus and a strong emphasis on teamwork, quality, and career development in a renowned venue in Red Hill South, VIC.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of commercial cooking experience.
• Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• A passion for quality food and consistent presentation.
• Ability to work calmly and collaboratively during busy services.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and planning.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion-control standards.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Montalto Vineyard | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula VIC | Full time or casual

Start or grow your culinary career in a hatted kitchen surrounded by vines, kitchen gardens and some of the Peninsula's best produce.

Montalto Vineyard is a premium food, wine and hospitality destination on the Mornington Peninsula. We're looking for an apprentice chef or commis chef to join the team at our award-winning restaurant.

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens, expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

Apprentice Chef / Commis Chef – Hatted Restaurant

Montalto Vineyard | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula VIC | Full time or casual

Start or grow your culinary career in a hatted kitchen surrounded by vines, kitchen gardens and some of the Peninsula's best produce.

Montalto Vineyard is a premium food, wine and hospitality destination on the Mornington Peninsula. We're looking for an apprentice chef or commis chef to join the team at our award-winning restaurant.

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens, expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

Cook in a hatted kitchen

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens, expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

What we offer

• Full-time or casual, ongoing employment
• Predominantly day shifts, with the occasional night
• 30% discount on wine and dining across our restaurants
• Wine dollars that accrue to redeem in our cellar door
• Work in a premium vineyard and hospitality destination
• Hands-on involvement in seasonal menus and high-quality dining experiences
• Career development opportunities in a supportive team environment

About the role

You will:

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and planning
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion-control standards
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient

About you

You will bring:

• One to two years of relevant commercial cooking experience
• Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
• A passion for quality food and consistent presentation
• The ability to work calmly and collaboratively during busy services
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays