Wildgrain Mornington is a seed-to-plate restaurant looking for a full-time Apprentice or Commis Chef to join the kitchen team and learn the craft the right way. This is a four-day week position, Wednesday to Saturday, across lunch and dinner services, in a seasonal, produce-driven kitchen sourced from local growers and their own farm.

Key responsibilities

Hands-on training across all sections of a seasonal, produce-driven kitchen

Work Wednesday to Saturday, including lunch and dinner services

Receive guidance and mentoring from an experienced, settled head chef and kitchen team

About you

A genuine passion for food and a hunger to learn

Some kitchen experience is great, but not essential — attitude matters most

Reliability, punctuality and a robust work ethic

A calm,



positive approach under pressure and a team-first mindset

Respect for seasonal produce and the people who grow it

Availability to work Wednesday to Saturday

About us

Wildgrain Mornington is a seed-to-plate restaurant one street back from Main Street. Five-plus years in, we've built a loyal following on seasonal, produce-led food — sourced from local growers and our own farm — and cooked with care.

A four-day week with Sunday to Tuesday off

Real training in a kitchen that does things properly

A close-knit, supportive team

Build direct relationships with local growers & suppliers

📌 Apprentice Chef (Mornington)
🏢 Wildgrain Mornington
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