Chef Apprenticeship - Kincumber Hotel

MRAEL; Gosford; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Tool kit provided

Mentoring & support

Exposure to multiple host venues

Job summary

MRAEL is seeking an eager Apprentice Chef to join the team at Kincumber Hotel. You will learn alongside qualified Chefs in a commercial kitchen, gaining hands-on experience in food preparation and presentation.

Working at one of our host venues, you’ll receive tailored training and specialist mentoring, with a pathway to the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a full uniform and toolkit provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• No prior formal qualification required beyond apprenticeship prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of dishes.
• Operate kitchen equipment under supervision (mixers, choppers, fryers, steamers).
• Learn knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Clean, maintain and store kitchen equipment appropriately.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation/initiative

Eagerness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

MRAELis seeking an eager and dedicated Apprentice Chef to join the team at Kincumber Hotel!

What you’ll get is a nationally recognised certification that can take you around the world.

It all starts here, so read on… here’s some of the benefits:

• Earn a full-time wage as you learn and gain your recognised Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Full uniform and tool kit provided to set you up from the start.
• Tailored and flexible training from skilled professionals
• Specialist mentoring and support with check‑ins every 6 weeks and always available contacts
• Opportunity to build your experience at more than one employer!

Location:

Kincumber, NSW

What’s involved:

As an Apprentice Chef, you will learn alongside qualified Chefs in all aspects of food preparation and presentation. Working with us allows you to learn and build experiences from skilled professionals within a commercial kitchen environment. You will be working at one of our great host venues, working with large quantities of food and a variety of seasonal ingredients. Key activities you can expect will be:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of dishes.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, choppers, fryers, steamers under supervision.
• Learn different knife and cooking techniques.
• Clean, maintain and store kitchen equipment appropriately.

To suit this role, you will be an eager and motivated individual with a passion for food looking to kick‑start your culinary career! You will have good communication skills, seek out opportunities to learn and show initiative in your everyday duties.

Wage:

Award Wages Apply

In order to be eligible for an apprenticeship in NSW you must be either an:

• Australian Permanent Residency
• New Zealand Passport Holder residing in Australia for more than six months.

MRAEL is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.