School Based Apprentice Chef

The Victoria Hotel Woodend; Woodend; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Victoria Hotel Woodend is seeking a School Based Apprentice Chef to join a busy kitchen team in Woodend, VIC. The role includes training in basic culinary skills, knife work, and proper kitchen procedures while working under the guidance of a chef.

You will gain hands-on experience in meal preparation and operate commercial equipment during service. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, career driven, reliable and a team player, with the flexibility to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training covering basic culinary skills and knife work.
• Introduction to ingredients, equipment and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Training to learn procedures and duties in food preparation.
• Working under the supervision of the chef.
• Operating commercial cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, fryers, ovens and stoves.
• Serves food when required.
• Kitchen cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Assists in other areas of food preparation and storage.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Punctual and reliable

Flexible shifts

Job description

We are looking for an School Based Apprentice Chef to join our busy team.

Our kitchen works at a fast pace and work schedules will include weekends.

You will need to be passionate about food, career driven and a team player.

Training for an apprentice cook covers basic culinary skills, knife skills, knowledge of ingredients, use of commercial equipment and kitchen procedures.

Your main duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of meals.


• Training to learn procedures and duties in food preparation.


• Working under the supervision of the chef.


• Operating commercial cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, fryers, ovens and stoves.


• Serves food when required.


• Kitchen cleaning, such as dish washing and equipment cleaning, sanitation.


• Assists in other areas of food preparation and storage.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for the food industry.


• Be punctual & reliable.


• Have flexibility to work different shifts.Be well presented.

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