Junior Apprentice Chef

15 hours ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Community Solutions Apprentices and Trainees Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
  • Seeking Junior Cookery Apprentice
  • Salary Packaging Benefits included
  • Long term career potential
  • Immediate Start

Community Solutions are seeking applicants who are passionate about food and want to complete a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship (Chef) based in Townsville. A dedicated Community Solutions Field Representative will be assigned to you to guide you through obtaining your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery whilst offering support throughout your placement/s during your apprenticeship.

In this entry level position, you will be provided with in depth training in all aspects of commercial cookery including:

  • Food preparation and plating during busy service.
  • Busy authentic restaurant providing indoor service
  • Safe food handling practices
  • Cleaning to legislative standards
  • Operation of kitchen equipment
  • Stock rotation

About You:

  • Possess a desire to pursue a long-term career as a Chef
  • Available to work weekends
  • Can work in a fast-paced environment with hot working conditions
  • Able to work under pressure and follow directions
  • Quick learner and willing to take on feedback
  • Strong time management and communication skills
  • Driver's License required due to split shift requirements
  • Cert I or II in hospitality would be advantageous or experience working with food

Successful candidates will need to provide two references and participate in a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing.

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What can we offer you?

  • Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you
  • In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
  • A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
  • Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave
  • Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
  • Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
  • An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So, what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click 'Apply Now' below. Please note you must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

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