Chef Apprenticeship - 1st Year - The Collective

Hospitality Training Network (HTN) is seeking an eager and dedicated Apprentice Chef to join the team with (the host)!

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:

The Collective is part of the Hunter St Hospitality Group which includes venues such as Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sake' and Spice Temple. Each venue within The Collective offers a culinary experience that’s entirely its own. The Garden menus champion local produce and relaxed dining, with a focus on light, seasonal flavours. The Dining Room includes refined, produce-led menus shaped by the seasons and grounded in timeless technique. Expect considered dishes, elegant presentation, and exceptional flavour.

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:

• Food Preparation - assisting with tasks like chopping vegetables, preparing sauces and measuring ingredients
• Cooking - following recipes and directions to prepare a variety of dishes, including meats, fish, vegetables and desserts 
• Kitchen Maintenance - cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, utensils and work surfaces
• Food Safety - ensuring food safety regulations and hygiene standards are maintained 
• Learning and Development - ompleting required training modules and actively seeking guidance from chefs
• Teamwork - collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality food
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service when interacting with customers

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.

We are seeking someone who is self motivated & has the maturity to be able to show initiative & effort as they learn - venue is very large & kitchen is on display to customers so someone who has a maturity to be able to work in that environment.

Wage:

Award Wages Apply

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

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

What's Next?

• Click I'm Interested to create your profile, please ensure all your contact details are correct.
• Upload your current Resume.

Please note: If you fail to provide and complete all details as requested above your application will not be considered.

HTN is an equal opportunity employer.