Apprentice Chef: Start Your Culinary Career

The Royal Sydney Golf Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is seeking a dedicated candidate for the 1st Year Apprentice Chef program. You will train under qualified chefs and gain experience across the Club’s kitchen while completing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Through rotations in different kitchens and sections, you’ll develop basic cooking skills, knife technique, and food safety knowledge, advancing with continuous mentorship and hands‑on practice.

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

Interest in cooking

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Communication

Professional presentation

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment handling

Job description

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is seeking a dedicated candidate for the 1st Year Apprentice Chef program. You will train under qualified chefs and gain experience across the Club’s kitchen while completing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Through rotations in different kitchens and sections, you’ll develop basic cooking skills, knife technique, and food safety knowledge, advancing with continuous mentorship and hands‑on practice.