APPRENTICE CHEF – 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD YEAR
Eating House Rowville is looking for a motivated apprentice chef to join our established kitchen team.
Applications are welcome from first-, second- and third-year apprentices completing a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Operating since 2004, Eating House is a busy, premium-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Our extensive menu includes modern Australian dishes, steaks, seafood, pasta, pizza, breakfast and functions.
ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP
This is an opportunity to develop practical skills in a busy professional kitchen while working toward your commercial cookery qualification.
Under the guidance of our Head Chef and experienced kitchen team, you will learn and develop across:
- Food preparation and cooking techniques
- Breakfast, larder, pans, grill, pizza and service sections
- Recipe execution, presentation and portion control
- Safe food handling, allergen awareness and kitchen hygiene
- Stock rotation, storage and wastage control
- Preparing for and working through busy services
- Kitchen organisation, cleaning and closing procedures
- Communication and teamwork in a professional kitchen
Your responsibilities will increase as your skills, confidence and apprenticeship progress.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
- Is currently completing, or ready to commence, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Has a genuine interest in becoming a qualified chef
- Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
- Can listen to instructions and accept constructive feedback
- Takes pride in food quality, presentation and cleanliness
- Works well as part of a team
- Can remain focused in a busy kitchen
- Is available across a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends
- Has valid Australian working rights
Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential for a first-year applicant. Second- and third-year applicants should be able to demonstrate the practical skills expected at their current stage.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A genuine full-time apprenticeship
- Structured on-the-job training and support
- Exposure to a broad, varied restaurant menu
- Experience across multiple kitchen sections
- Guidance from an experienced Head Chef and senior chefs
- A stable position within a restaurant established for more than 20 years
- Opportunities to progress within the kitchen as your skills develop
- Apprentice wages and conditions in accordance with the applicable award and apprenticeship year
LOCATION
Eating House Rowville
Wellington Village
Shop 17, 1100 Wellington Road, Rowville VIC 3178
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your résumé through Indeed with a brief introduction including:
- Your current apprenticeship year
- Your training provider, if already enrolled
- Any previous kitchen experience
- Your current availability
- Why you want to pursue a career as a chef
Applicants transferring an existing apprenticeship are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $31,200.00 – $51,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
