About the opportunity:

We are currently seeking a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Chef to work across a variety of food venues including Craft Café, Artisan Restaurant, Port Kembla Golf Club functions and Wilbur smoker. We have a creative and inclusive catering team and the successful candidate will be able to learn from the team and grow within the business. The candidate will be given the opportunity to prepare dishes from scratch, have input into the development of new menu items, and be given opportunity to work supervised in all areas of the kitchens including pans, grill, fryers, dish and pass.

Your role will involve:

This is a hands-on position and will require the individual to carry out numerous tasks such as prepare food for cooking, clean food preparation areas and equipment, check food to ensure quality and carry out other tasks as directed by the Head or Sous Chef. The candidate must have a willingness to learn and be able to work under pressure.

We're looking for:

- Passion for food and cooking

- Currently undertaking or be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

- Punctual and reliable

- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude

- Able work under pressure

- Be flexible with hours on a weekly rotating roster, including split shifts, weekends and nights

What will we provide you with?





- Rostered 38-hour workweek – Enjoy a balanced work-life experience with a structured 38-hour workweek. Our rostered are designed to provide you with time to recharge and pursue your personal interests.

- Ongoing Staff Reward and Recognition - We celebrate our team’s hard work through various recognition activities throughout the year. Our reward program includes exciting prizes, experiences and trips, including tickets to State of Origin games, gin and brewery tours, and an Adelaide Hills wine tour.

- An emphasis on the internal growth and development of our staff – We place a strong emphasis on nurturing our staff’s potential and fostering their potential growth. Whenever possible, we prioritise promoting within our business, ensuring that our team members have the prospect to advance their careers with us. We believe that by investing in our people, we not only enhance their skills but also strengthen our internal community.

- A yearly healthy lifestyle reimbursement – We believe in promoting well-being among our staff. Each year, you’ll have access to receiving a reimbursement to support your health and wellbeing activities.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information, phone 4239 5800 to speak to a member of the People & Culture Team.

📌 Apprentice Chef (Unanderra)
🏢 Wests Illawarra
📍 Unanderra