At the Bay Hotel, Motel, we’re looking for a motivated and passionate 1st Year Apprentice Chef to join our growing kitchen team. This is an opportunity to learn from experienced chefs in a fast-paced, modern hotel where quality food, teamwork and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll complete your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a professional kitchen. This would suit someone who lived locally to Bonnells Bay

What you will learn includes but is not limited to

- Knife skills and food preparation
- Cooking across a contemporary pub menu
- Various cooking techniques
- Food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Stock rotation and kitchen organization
- Time management in a busy environment




- Working as part of a professional kitchen team

What we’re looking for

- A genuine passion for food and cooking
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Ability to work split shifts including evenings and weekends
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- No experience necessary just enthusiasm and a strong work ethic

What we offer

- Structured on‑job training and mentoring
- Support to complete your apprenticeship
- Opportunity to work with quality local produce
- Friendly and supportive team environment

. Award Rates

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📌 Apprentice Chef (Lake Macquarie City Council)
🏢 Bay Hotel Motel
📍 Lake Macquarie City Council