Chef Apprentice

Apprenticeship Support Australia; City Of Albany; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Albany, WA, is seeking an Apprentice Chef to join their team. Passionate individuals eager to learn about culinary arts will thrive in this role, which offers TAFE training. Responsibilities include food preparation for night service and working within a supportive, fast-paced kitchen environment. The company values creativity and teamwork, and welcomes diverse applicants.

Benefits

TAFE training paid by the business

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passionate, young individual eager to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Interested in food flavours, textures, and seasonality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for night service starting at 1:30 pm.
• Pack down and finish up around 9:30 pm.
• Work a 5-day roster with 2 days off each week.
• Attend TAFE training once a week for 2.5 years.

Skills

Passion for food

Creativity

Team-oriented

Interest in cooking techniques

Education

Driver’s licence or pre-apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about food, creativity, and learning the art of cookery? Join a team as an Apprentice Chef and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a Qualified Chef!

About the Business

This restaurant is dedicated to using locally sourced produce to create an affordable, high-quality menu that celebrates seasonality. In addition to their restaurant service, they cater for an 80-room motel, offering daily breakfast buffets and dinner service. They also host corporate functions, weddings, and group bookings.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Chef, you will be part of a tight-knit team, learning from the ground up about all aspects of becoming a chef. Your responsibilities will include:

• Afternoon preparation for night service (starting at 1:30 pm).
• Packing down and finishing up around 9:30 pm.
• A 5-day work roster with 2 days off each week.
• TAFE training included paid by the business! Apprentices attend TAFE one day per week for 2.5 years as part of their roster.

Who They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a passionate, young individual eager to learn, creative and able to thrive in a team-oriented environment, keen to develop knife and pan skills, and interested in food flavours, textures, seasonality, and cooking techniques.

• A driver’s licence or pre-apprenticeship qualification is beneficial but not essential.

If you're ready to kick-start your culinary career and work in a supportive, fast-paced kitchen, reach out today!

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, hit APPLY and please upload an up-to-date CV/Resume

Location: Albany WA 6330

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship - you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land. We acknowledge the strength of their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.