Apprentice Chef – Hatted Kitchen, Seasonal Menus

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 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.