Apprentice Chef (AT2706)
Love cooking, being creative and working in a fast-paced environment? Join our team as an Apprentice Chef and learn from experienced industry professionals while building the skills to launch an exciting culinary career.
No two days are the same. One day you could be helping prepare elegant dishes for a silver service event, the next catering for large-scale functions with over a thousand guests or creating fresh and delicious meals for our Foodspace customers. Working in a dynamic commercial kitchen, you'll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations while developing your creativity and passion for food.
Location
- Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
Timeframe and Qualification:
This is a 3-year apprenticeship. On completion you will obtain a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
This is an apprenticeship and is ideal for school leavers, those new to the industry or seeking a career change. Eligibility criteria apply if you hold existing qualifications in this area.
Why Choose Us?
What you will need to succeed:
Benefits:
Shortlisted applicants must be available for interviews between 22 September?–?01 October?2026.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol test as part of the onboarding process.
For more information: Call Recruitment on 1300 622 529
Join our team and turn up the heat on your career? Provide your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this apprenticeship.
The cover letter should detail:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and become a skilled chef. Apply today and let’s spice up yourcareer together!
Applications close: Wednesday, 09 September 2026.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
