Apprentice Chef: Learn & Create Seasonal Dishes

Wild Canary; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation covered

Mentoring by Senior Chef

Career growth

Full camp access

Job summary

Wild Canary is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Chef for a DIDO camp role at Coppabella. You will train under a Senior Chef, learn bulk cooking in a camp environment, and aim to complete a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

All meals and camp facilities are included, with a clear path to a long-term career in industrial catering. You must have a passion for food, be a team player, and be prepared to travel to Coppabella camp.

Qualifications

• Current 1st or 2nd-year Apprentice Chef status with a genuine passion for food.
• Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Attitude: A positive mindset, strong willingness to learn, and a true team-player spirit.
• Skills: Good customer service skills and excellent organizational habits.
• Presentation: Presentable, clean, and professional appearance on the floor.
• Logistics: Ability to manage DIDO travel to Coppabella camp.

Responsibilities

• Work closely on the floor with our Senior Chef to master your trade.
• Assist in preparing high-quality meals to support camp kitchen requirements.
• Maintain strict food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Interact positively with camp residents, delivering great customer service.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Organization

Reliability

Work under pressure

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

What Apprentice Chef Learn Create Seasonal Dishes

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The Position

• You will be trained and mentored by an exceptional team of highly qualified Chefs who have developed their passion for food all over the world
• You will be exposed to cooking in Production Kitchens, learning the skills and techniques to deliver high quality food across a variety of styles of cuisine
• You will work to obtain a nationally recognised trade qualification, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• You will receive competitive remuneration and enjoy working with a stable, and growing organisation

The Person

• We would expect you to have a genuine interest in all things culinary and be a real “foodie”.
• You will have hospitality experience, preferably in a fast-paced, bulk style cooking environment
• You can work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• You are reliable, hardworking, resilient and can follow instructions
• You have the capacity & willingness to commit to additional study outside of work hours

The Benefits

Our people are awesome. They breathe life into our brands. They make great things happen. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities. We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets and have 100+ salary packaging options available.

• Paid parental leave
• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles
• A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.

Ready to kickstart your culinary career, save money, and learn from the best?

Coppabella QRI Camp is seeking passionate 1st and 2nd-year Apprentice Chefs to join our close-knit kitchen family. If you have a strong passion for food, a great attitude, and want to get a head start in the booming camp kitchen industry, we want to hear from you!

This is a DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) role. Local candidates from the surrounding region are highly preferred. Camp facilities avaialble for DIDO applicants.

Roster: Select your preferred roster (Monday - Friday, 4 on-3-off or 7 on-7-off).

What’s on Offer?

• All meals provided and accommodation covered while staying at the camp.
• Full Camp Access: Free use of camp facilities
• Nurturing Environment: Work directly under a Senior Chef who is dedicated to mentoring you.
• Career Growth: Complete your apprenticeship with a stable, long-term career path in industrial catering.
• Great Culture: Join a calm, highly organised, and family-orientated kitchen team.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• The Basics: Current 1st or 2nd-year Apprentice Chef status with a genuine passion for food.
• Certifications: Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Attitude: A positive mindset, strong willingness to learn, and a true team-player spirit.
• Skills: Good customer service skills and excellent organizational habits.
• Presentation: Presentable, clean, and professional appearance on the floor.
• Logistics: Ability to manage DIDO travel to Coppabella camp.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Work closely on the floor with our Senior Chef to master your trade.
• Assist in preparing high-quality meals to support camp kitchen requirements.
• Maintain strict food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Interact positively with camp residents, delivering great customer service.

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