Apprentice Chef | School based

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Australia School based Full time

Since 2014, The Star Gold Coast has undergone a remarkable evolution. Our mission, to create fun at trusted destinations, has resulted in an unparalleled experience. Guests indulge in lavish stays at The Star Grand's revamped five-star hotel rooms, the opulent suites of The Darling, and Australia's pioneering Dorsett Hotel. Culinary delights await at award-winning venues including Nineteen at The Star, Kiyomi, and Mei Wei. Entertainment options are abound with live concerts, theatre performances, Events Centre gatherings, outdoor "Live on the Lawn" events, and world-class DJ sets at Atrium Bar. The Star Gold Coast is where relaxation seamlessly intertwines with thrilling entertainment.

Joining our team as School Based Apprentice Chefs to be hosted by The Star Gold Coast  is the perfect way to commence your culinary career. The Star Culinary Institute (SCI) program is the perfect place to complete your apprenticeship. We aim to provide you with the ingredients for success. When you bring professionalism, passion and a positive attitude, you'll enjoy learning the first-rate skills you need to be equipped with for a career in Culinary.

A few of your responsibilities:

  • Follow the directions of the team supporting you
  • Ensure high levels of hygiene at all times
  • An eagerness for continuous learning and personal development

This is a part-time position . One day per week working at The Star Gold Coast plus assigned TAFE days and the ability to work and earn on weekends and school holidays.

What are we looking for :

  • Passionate and serious about a career in cooking
  • Studying Hospitality or Kitchen Operations at a local high school
  • Good communication skills with a team player mentality
  • A hard-working attitude and who are willing to learn
  • Natural creativity with a flair for flavour and ingredients
  • An understanding that being a chef is a way of life, not just a job

What can we offer you:

  • A great career move into a well-supported team
  • Support throughout your apprenticeship to complete the program as an industry best graduate
  • Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
  • Free transport on Light Rail from Central to The Star
  • Discounted parking available on property
  • Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
  • 30% staff discounts across our award-winning venues on all 3 of our properties
  • Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts and benefits, including EAP & gym memberships
  • The Star is an Employer of Choice for Gender Diversity awarded by WGEA
  • Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
  • An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self  

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It's your time to SHINE

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