Apprentice Chef: Kitchen Skills & Training

The Royal Sydney Golf Club; Woollahra Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff facilities access

Job summary

The Royal Sydney Golf Club offers a 1st Year Apprentice Chef position, an entry-level training role to develop practical kitchen skills while pursuing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. You’ll work under qualified chefs across Club kitchens, gaining experience in mise en place, service and food safety.

Rotational exposure in different club kitchens, hands-on training with a professional team, and supported apprenticeship coursework through TAFE are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in becoming a qualified chef.
• Enthusiasm for food and cooking.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept feedback.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Professional presentation and personal hygiene.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and TAFE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily food preparation, mise en place and service.
• Develop basic knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Follow recipes, portion and presentation standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing and rotating food.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and HACCP procedures.
• Correctly label, date and store prepared food.
• Learn the safe use and care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Attend TAFE and complete required apprenticeship coursework and assessments.
• Follow reasonable directions from senior chefs and management.

Skills

Genuine interest in becoming a chef

Enthusiasm for food

Reliable, punctual

Ability to follow instructions

Good communication

Teamwork

Personal hygiene

Commitment to apprenticeship/TAFE

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Royal Sydney Golf Club offers a 1st Year Apprentice Chef position, an entry-level training role to develop practical kitchen skills while pursuing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. You’ll work under qualified chefs across Club kitchens, gaining experience in mise en place, service and food safety.

Rotational exposure in different club kitchens, hands-on training with a professional team, and supported apprenticeship coursework through TAFE are key aspects of this role.