Apprentice Chef — Defence Kitchen, Canungra

Compass Group Pty Limited; Canungra; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Uniforms supplied

Tools supplied

Employee discounts

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited invites applications for an Apprentice Chef at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra. This full-time apprenticeship will have you completing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while gaining hands-on experience in a high-volume kitchen.

All training is paid and completed during work time, supported by experienced chefs. You’ll learn to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, work in a buffet-style kitchen, and support large-scale catering while following HACCP

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required for Defence site access.
• Current driver's license and reliable transport (rural location).
• Genuine passion for food and willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and ability to take direction.
• Strong reliability and commitment to completing apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner and functions.
• Work in a high-volume, buffet-style kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation including salads, desserts and baking.
• Follow standard recipes, production methods and food safety (HACCP) requirements.
• Build practical skills through structured, on-the-job training.
• Support a busy catering team delivering large-scale food service.

Skills

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Compass Group Pty Limited invites applications for an Apprentice Chef at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra. This full-time apprenticeship will have you completing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while gaining hands-on experience in a high-volume kitchen.

All training is paid and completed during work time, supported by experienced chefs. You’ll learn to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, work in a buffet-style kitchen, and support large-scale catering while following HACCP