Aspiring Chef Apprentice — Mentored Kitchen Training

Applejack Hospitality Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-on-1 mentorship

Hands-on kitchen exposure

Certificate III training support

Exposure to multiple brands

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Applejack Hospitality Group offers a 1st Year Apprentice Chef role across Sydney's iconic venues. You will train toward a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen.

Mentors guide you as you develop core culinary skills, food safety discipline and a strong foundation for a long-term hospitality career. Join a supportive team, work across brands, and build your career with clear progression opportunities in a leading Australian hospitality

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking with genuine interest in learning how kitchens operate.
• Positive mindset and willingness to learn new tasks you haven't done before.
• Bring your authentic self to the kitchen, be approachable, respectful and team‑oriented.
• Grit and determination to push yourself to be the best you can be.
• Accountability and pride in your work, from cleanliness to following recipes and safety procedures.
• Curiosity and innovation, asking questions and developing your industry passion.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on exposure across different kitchen areas in Sydney venues.
• Work with senior kitchen mentors through Certificate III training.
• Learn knife skills, preparation techniques and use of quality produce.
• Follow recipes, safety procedures and maintain high workstation standards.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Team spirit

Grit

Positive mindset

Accountability

Curiosity

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Applejack Hospitality Group offers a 1st Year Apprentice Chef role across Sydney's iconic venues. You will train toward a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen.

Mentors guide you as you develop core culinary skills, food safety discipline and a strong foundation for a long-term hospitality career. Join a supportive team, work across brands, and build your career with clear progression opportunities in a leading Australian hospitality