Build Your Career With Cater Care

Location: Parkville, Victoria

Job Type: Full time | 40 hours per week

Start Date: January - February 2027

Cater Care is seeking a 2nd Year Apprentice Chef to join our team at an education site in Parkville. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing skills, gain hands-on experience and continue developing your career in commercial cookery.

You’ll be involved in preparing, cooking and serving homestyle and gourmet meals, as well as supporting functions and events.

What We Offer
Full-time apprenticeship with 40 hours of work per week
Company uniform provided for your kitchen shifts
On-the-job training to build your cooking techniques, knife skills and food presentation
Exclusive discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities
Prepare, cook and serve quality homestyle and gourmet meals to meet service times
Build your culinary skills through hands-on training and guidance from experienced chefs
Develop your knife skills, cooking techniques, plating and food presentation
Support catering for functions and events while maintaining consistent food quality
Maintain a clean, protected and organised kitchen while following food safety standards

About You




A 2nd Year Apprentice Chef looking to build on your existing skills and experience
Passionate about food and committed to developing a career in Commercial Cookery
Keen to learn, improve your techniques and take on new challenges
Reliable, positive and able to work effectively as part of a culinary team
Comfortable working in a busy kitchen and committed to delivering quality food and service

Eligibility

Applicants must have the appropriate Australian work rights and be eligible to enter into and complete a full time apprenticeship in Victoria for the duration of the training contract.

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail, and Remote Services.

We operate with the values of Care, Pride, and Community, fostering diversity, work/life balance, and excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

The Next Step

Click “Apply for this job” today. If your experience aligns with the key criteria, a recruitment coordinator will contact you. Please, no agencies.

Job Ref: 5738

📌 2nd Year Apprentice Chef Education Catering Parkville
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Parkville