Job Description
Job Description
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Level up your apprenticeship at the award-winning Sydney Showground. This role offers the opportunity to work in one of Australia's premier major event venues, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for a wide range of events including conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, major sport and music events, and the iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show., Roster: 5 days across 7 with early/late/weekend shifts. Extra hours may be required during major events.
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Prep, cook and present dishes to spec across larder, grill, sauce, pastry and banquets
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Support large-scale functions and high-volume retail during live events
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Maintain strict food safety/HACCP standards, temperature logs and allergen controls
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Assist with receivals, stock rotation, labelling and section mise en place
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Clean as you go; maintain equipment and BOH areas to venue hygiene standards
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Contribute to menu trials, seasonal changeovers and event-specific menus
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Keep apprentice
logbook/assessments
current; attend all required TAFE/RTO training
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About the Candidate
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Currently a 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef (or equivalent RPL) in Cert III Commercial Cookery
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Solid basic technique (knife skills, sauces, proteins) and growing speed/consistency under pressure
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Positive, reliable, coachable; communicates clearly and works well in a team
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Pride in presentation, cleanliness and safe work habits
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Proof you are enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year (TAFE/RTO) or eligible for RPL into 2nd/3rd year
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Right to work in Australia; ability to meet event roster
(nights/weekends/public
holidays)
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Food Safety/Hygiene awareness
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Desirable
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Previous banquets or high-volume event experience
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First Aid/WHS awareness
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Work Environment
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Exposure to high end, venue catering and stadium event service
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Support for assessments and study release by agreement
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Access to internal learning and development opportunities
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Why work with us
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At Sydney Showground, no two days are the same. You'll sharpen your craft across varied cuisines and service styles, working iconic events with a supportive team invested in your growth.
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Benefits include
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free onsite parking, event ticket opportunities, onsite café discount, wellness initiatives and explicit progression pathways.
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About Sydney Showground & the RAS
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Sydney Showground is the venue and event management business of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS). Since ****, the RAS has supported and celebrated Australian agriculture through the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation and
education/community
programs. Our values: Respect | Ownership | Achievement | Honouring our Past | Embracing our Future
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Diversity & Inclusion
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We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Opportunity Types
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