Apprentice ChefFull Time

Penrith Panthers; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount at Panthers-owned foodOut

20% discount on Panthers merchandise

Free onsite parking

Staff social events

Job summary

Penrith Panthers is offering a full-time Apprentice Chef position in our busy kitchen. You will undertake SIT30821 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while earning a real wage and contributing to our dining operations.

Join our team to gain hands-on experience during busy service periods, functions and events. You’ll learn from qualified chefs, develop practical skills and start a rewarding hospitality career with Panthers.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and hospitality industry.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Punctual, reliable and committed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Pride in your work and initiative.
• Ability to stay calm in a busy environment.
• Commitment to completing SIT30821.
• Flexibility to work full-time including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and service.
• Supporting larder and fryer operations, with opportunities to progress to grill duties.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen.
• Assisting with functions and banquets across the Club.
• Learning practical skills and industry standards from experienced hospitality professionals.

Skills

FoodHandling

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Initiative

CalmUnderPressure

Education

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Kick-start Your Hospitality Career withPanthers
Penrith Panthers has an exciting opportunity for a motivated andenthusiastic individual to join our busy kitchen team as afull-time Apprentice Chef.

The Opportunity

Kick-start your hospitality career with one of Australia's mostrecognised and well established sporting and entertainmentbrands.

As a full-time Apprentice Chef, you will undertake thenationally recognised SIT30821 - Certificate III in CommercialCookery while gaining valuable hands-on experience through paid,full-time employment with Panthers.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside qualified chefs and experienced hospitalityprofessionals, you'll build practical skills within a large anddiverse hospitality operation. Exposure to busy service periods,functions and events will provide a strong foundation for yourfuture career and may lead to further opportunities across PanthersGroup.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with food preparation and service
• Supporting larder and fryer operations, with opportunities toprogress to grill duties
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen
• Assisting with functions and banquets across the Club
• Learning practical skills and industry standards fromexperienced hospitality professionals

About You

You're enthusiastic, reliable and ready to begin yourhospitality career. You'll also bring:

• A genuine interest in food and the hospitality industry
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Punctuality, reliability and commitment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• PRIDE in your work and the confidence to show initiative
• The ability to remain calm and work efficiently in a busyenvironment
• A commitment to completing SIT30821 - Certificate III inCommercial Cookery
• Flexibility to work a full-time roster, including evenings,weekends and public holidays as required

As part of the Panthers team, you'll enjoy:

• 40% discount at all Panthers-owned food outlets and freepost-mix while on shift
• 20% discount on Panthers merchandise and the pride of beingpart of a Premiership-winning team
• Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts with a range ofaccommodation, retail, dining and entertainment providers
• Reward and recognition programs that celebrate outstandingcontributions
• Wellbeing Leave and Purchased Annual Leave for eligible PT & FTemployees to enjoy greater work-life flexibility
• Staff social events and opportunities to connect with yourteammates
• Free onsite parking

Ready to gain a nationally recognised qualification,build real industry experience and launch your hospitality careerwith Penrith Panthers?

About Us

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club sits proudly in the middle of whathas become the impressive and expansive Panthers Precinct. Our clubboasts 11 restaurants, 6 bars and 12 meeting, event and functionrooms and adrenalin activities. Panthers is a not-for-profitorganisation, heavily focused on our members, their guests and ourcommunity. While Panthers has grown exponentially over the years,our priority has always remained to provide an exceptional customerexperience and to become a leading contributor of spirit, supportand opportunity within the Penrith community.