We are looking for an enthusiastic1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chefto join our busy kitchen team at Buon Appetit in Camden.

Buon Appetit is a busy, family-owned Italian restaurant specialising in fresh, handmade Italian food and traditional wood-fired pizza. What started as a small Italian food truck has grown into one of Camden's busiest hospitality venues, with a strong focus on quality ingredients, consistency and genuine Italian cooking.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is serious about becoming a chef and wants to learn in afast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchenwhile completing their trade qualification.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hardworking and genuinely interested in food, fresh produce and developing their skills as a chef.

About the Apprenticeship

As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside experienced chefs while completing your formal training.

You will gain practical experience across a range of areas including:

- Food preparation and basic cookery techniques
- Knife skills and safe knife handling
- Working with fresh ingredients and produce
- Preparing vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces and other ingredients
- Italian cooking techniques and dishes
- Handmade pasta and traditional Italian food
- Wood-fired pizza and dough preparation
- Hot and cold larder preparation
- Fryer, stove, oven and grill operations
- Portion control, plating and presentation
- Food storage, stock rotation and FIFO procedures
- Food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
- Correct use and cleaning of commercial kitchen equipment
- Kitchen organisation and preparation for busy services
- Working efficiently as part of a professional kitchen team

As your skills and confidence develop,



you will be given greater responsibility and the opportunity to work across different sections of the kitchen.

Your Main Duties Will Include

- Assisting chefs with daily food preparation and cooking
- Preparing ingredients and completing section mise en place
- Learning recipes, kitchen procedures and cooking techniques
- Assisting with plating and service during busy periods
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area
- Cleaning kitchen equipment and preparation areas
- Receiving, storing and rotating stock correctly
- Following instructions from senior chefs and kitchen management
- Assisting other sections of the kitchen when required

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

- Has a genuine passion for food and wants to build a career as a chef
- Is enthusiastic about learning and improving
- Takes pride in their work
- Is hardworking and willing to get involved
- Is punctual, reliable and responsible
- Can work well as part of a team
- Can listen to instructions and take feedback
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Has good personal hygiene and presentation
- Is organised and able to work under pressure
- Is available to work evenings and weekends as part of their apprenticeship




- Understands that becoming a chef requires commitment, consistency and hard work

Previous kitchen experience is beneficial butnot essential for a 1st Year Apprentice. Attitude, reliability and a genuine desire to learn are extremely important to us.

Applicants who have already commenced their apprenticeship and are looking to continue their2nd or 3rd Yearare also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

- A genuine chance to learn your trade in a busy commercial kitchen
- Exposure to high-volume restaurant service
- Training from experienced chefs
- Experience working with fresh, quality ingredients
- Exposure to traditional Italian cooking and wood-fired pizza
- Opportunities to learn across multiple kitchen sections
- Support while completing your apprenticeship qualification
- A friendly, hardworking and experienced kitchen team
- Opportunity to develop into a qualified chef within the business
- Wages and conditions in accordance with the applicableRestaurant Industry Award and apprenticeship requirements

Our kitchen operates at a fast pace and includesevening and weekend work, so applicants must be available and prepared to work these shifts.

If you are passionate about food, eager to learn and want to develop a genuine career in the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a short introduction telling us why you would like to become a chef and why you are interested in joining Buon Appetit.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship, applicants must meet the applicable Australian apprenticeship eligibility and working rights requirements.

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