Junior 1st Year Apprentice Chef

4 days ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Combined Accounting Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Junior 1st Year Apprentice Chef – Full Time

Award-winning venue | Great team culture | Hands-on training for career starters

This role is perfect for a recent school leaver or someone looking to begin their first commercial cookery apprenticeship.

Are you passionate about food and ready to kickstart your culinary career?

Join the team at Dandenong Pavilion — one of Melbourne's most respected and well-established restaurants, known for its quality food, welcoming atmosphere, and loyal local following.

Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and private functions, we're a large, fast-paced kitchen supported by a team of around 30 motivated and talented staff.

We're looking for a Junior 1st Year Apprentice Chef to join our kitchen team. You'll work alongside experienced chefs in a supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience across all sections of the kitchen and learning what it takes to deliver food that's earned Dandenong Pavilion multiple industry awards.

What You'll Get

  • Full-time position with consistent hours
  • Mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced chefs
  • Exposure to a high-volume, award-winning restaurant operation
  • Supportive, respectful and professional work culture
  • Opportunities for long-term growth and career progression

What We're Looking For

  • A genuine passion for food and learning
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
  • Australian work rights (Required)
  • Ability to commute to or plan to relocate near Dandenong, VIC 3175


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