We are looking for an enthusiastic 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Chef to join our busy kitchen team at Buon Appetit in Camden.

Buon Appetit is a busy, family-owned Italian restaurant specialising in fresh, handmade Italian food and traditional wood-fired pizza. What started as a small Italian food truck has grown into one of Camden's busiest hospitality venues, with a strong focus on quality ingredients, consistency and genuine Italian cooking.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is serious about becoming a chef and wants to learn in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen while completing their trade qualification.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hardworking and genuinely interested in food, fresh produce and developing their skills as a chef.

About the Apprenticeship As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside experienced chefs while completing your formal training.

You will gain practical experience across a range of areas including:

Food preparation and basic cookery techniques

Knife skills and safe knife handling

Working with fresh ingredients and produce

Preparing vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces and other ingredients

Italian cooking techniques and dishes

Handmade pasta and traditional Italian food

Wood-fired pizza and dough preparation

Hot and cold larder preparation

Fryer, stove, oven and grill operations

Portion control, plating and presentation

Food storage, stock rotation and FIFO procedures

Food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures

Correct use and cleaning of commercial kitchen equipment

Kitchen organisation and preparation for busy services





Working efficiently as part of a professional kitchen team

As your skills and confidence develop, you will be given greater responsibility and the opportunity to work across different sections of the kitchen.

Your Main Duties Will Include

Assisting chefs with daily food preparation and cooking

Preparing ingredients and completing section mise en place

Learning recipes, kitchen procedures and cooking techniques

Assisting with plating and service during busy periods

Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures

Maintaining a clean and organised work area

Cleaning kitchen equipment and preparation areas

Receiving, storing and rotating stock correctlyFollowing instructions from senior chefs and kitchen management

Assisting other sections of the kitchen when required

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for food and wants to build a career as a chef

Is enthusiastic about learning and improving

Takes pride in their work

Is hardworking and willing to get involved

Is punctual, reliable and responsible

Can work well as part of a team

Can listen to instructions and take feedback

Is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting

Has good personal hygiene and presentation

Is organised and able to work under pressure





Is available to work evenings and weekends as part of their apprenticeship

Understands that becoming a chef requires commitment, consistency and hard work

Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential for a 1st Year Apprentice . Attitude, reliability and a genuine desire to learn are extremely important to us.

Applicants who have already commenced their apprenticeship and are looking to continue their 2nd or 3rd Year are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

A genuine opportunity to learn your trade in a busy commercial kitchen

Exposure to high-volume restaurant service

Training from experienced chefs

Experience working with fresh, quality ingredients

Exposure to traditional Italian cooking and wood-fired pizza

Opportunities to learn across multiple kitchen sections

Support while completing your apprenticeship qualification

A friendly, hardworking and experienced kitchen team

Opportunity to develop into a qualified chef within the business

Wages and conditions in accordance with the applicable Restaurant Industry Award and apprenticeship requirements

Our kitchen operates at a fast pace and includes evening and weekend work , so applicants must be available and prepared to work these shifts.

If you are passionate about food, eager to learn and want to develop a genuine career in the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a short introduction telling us why you would like to become a chef and why you are interested in joining Buon Appetit.

To be eligible for an apprenti

📌 Apprentice Cook (Cobbitty)
🏢 Buon Appetit
📍 Cobbitty