Apprentice Chef – 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year

Buon Appetit – Camden, NSW

Buon Appetit is looking for a motivated 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef to join our busy kitchen team in Camden.

We are a high-volume, family-owned Italian restaurant with a strong focus on fresh ingredients, quality produce and food made in-house.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to build a career as a chef and develop their skills in a fast-paced professional kitchen.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside our experienced chefs and receive hands-on training across different areas of the kitchen.

Your duties will include

- Assisting with food preparation and mise en place
- Learning professional knife skills and cooking techniques
- Preparing fresh ingredients and produce
- Assisting chefs during busy services
- Working across hot and cold sections of the kitchen
- Learning correct food storage, labelling and FIFO procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organised workstation
- Cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas
- Following food safety and hygiene procedures
- Developing the skills required to eventually manage your own section

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

- Is currently a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef, or is looking to commence a 1st Year apprenticeship
- Has a genuine passion for food and cooking
- Wants to build a long-term career in the hospitality industry
- Is eager to learn and takes direction well
- Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Can work well as part of a kitchen team
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Takes pride in cleanliness, organisation and presentation
- Is willing to learn about fresh produce, ingredients and Italian cooking

Previous kitchen experience is advantageous for 1st Year applicants but is not essential if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Availability

Weekend availability is essential.

Buon Appetit is a weekend-focused venue,



and the successful apprentice will be expected to work Thursday through Sunday every week as part of their normal roster.

Our restaurant currently trades

- Wednesday – Friday: Dinner
- Saturday – Sunday: Lunch and Dinner
- Monday – Tuesday: Closed

Hospitality requires weekend work, and applicants should be comfortable making this commitment before applying.

Apprenticeship & Training The successful applicant will be required to participate in a formal Australian Apprenticeship.

Depending on your apprenticeship stage, this will generally include:

- Registration through an Australian Apprenticeship support provider
- Completing the relevant Commercial Cookery qualification through TAFE or another approved training provider
- Approximately one day per week of formal training where applicable
- Full time practical training and employment within our kitchen

Existing 2nd and 3rd Year apprentices are welcome to apply and may be able to transfer their current apprenticeship.

What We Offer

- Full-time apprenticeship
- Pay in accordance with the Restaurant Industry Award and applicable apprentice rates
- Consistent practical kitchen training
- Experience in a busy, high-volume restaurant
- Training from experienced chefs
- Exposure to fresh Italian food and quality ingredients
- Supportive, friendly and family-owned workplace
- Opportunity to develop into a qualified chef and take on greater responsibility as your skills progress

We aren't simply looking for someone who wants a job. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to learn the trade, develop their skills and become a professional chef.

If that sounds like you, apply through Indeed with your resume and tell us a little about yourself, your current apprenticeship year (if applicable) and why you want to become a chef.

Location: Camden, NSW

Pay: $40,000.00 – $53,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Are you currently located near Camden NSW?
- Do you understand the requirements of starting/continuing an Australian Apprenticeship
- Tell us a little about yourself, Why do you want to pursue a career as a Chef?

Work Location: In person

📌 Apprentice Chef – 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year (Camden)
🏢 Buon Appetit
📍 Camden