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Hilton

$16 - $20.25/hr

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef * NVQ Level 1 * Positive attitude * Good communication skills * Ability to work under pressure * Proven ability to work with a team and to ...

Hilton

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef * NVQ Level 1 * Positive attitude * Good communication skills * Ability to work under pressure * Proven ability to work with a team and to ...

Hilton

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef * Positive attitude * Good communication skills * Ability to work under pressure * Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction

The 'Quin House

Chef Apprentice

Boston, MA · On-site

ABOUT THE CHEF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM The Chef Apprenticeship Program is a one-year program beginning on the apprentice's start date, with exact timing determined at the discretion of the 'Quin House.

The Star Entertainment Group

Support Commis chefs and Apprentice Chefs in the brigade What are we looking for: * Proven experience as a Chef in high-end, fine dining kitchen * Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Hilton

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Previous experience as a Commis or Apprentice Chef * NVQ Level 1 * Positive attitude * Good communication skills * Ability to work under pressure * Proven ability to work with a team and to follow ...

Compass Group PLC

Chef

Parkville, MD

Mentor junior chefs and apprentices, fostering skill development. * Contribute to menu planning and daily specials to enhance offerings. The Person : * Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or senior ...

J.F. Shea Family of Companies

$60K - $65K/yr

Support staff hiring process; train, schedule, and mentor staff, including apprentice chefs; conduct performance reviews. * Supervise staff in alignment with BSRG values, policies and procedures; at ...

The Star Entertainment Group

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Mentor, train, and support the development of Demi, Commis, and Apprentice Chefs within the team What are we looking for * Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-end, fine dining kitchen ...

The Swing Golf Lounge

Sous Chef

Jericho, NY · On-site

$67K - $70K/yr

A culinary degree or formal apprenticeship is preferred but not required with equivalent experience. The Sous Chef must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended service periods ...

Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Seattle, WA

$90K - $105K/yr

Apprenticeship or Graduation from an accredited culinary school * Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef, design chef,) or equivalent professional experience preferred

The Swing Golf Lounge

Executive Chef

Jericho, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for shaping and executing the fine ... A culinary degree, formal apprenticeship, and food safety certification are preferred, though ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Apprenticeship or Graduation from an accredited culinary school * Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef, design chef,) or equivalent professional experience preferred

Chulita

Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Chulita is looking for a chef or chef consultant responsible for managing kitchen operations ... and apprentices. * Kitchen Operations & Logistics: Managing inventory, sourcing suppliers ...

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50K - $69.50K/yr

Sous Chef Reports to: Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef Job Summary: Serve as "third-in ... Culinary School Graduate, Apprentice Program Graduate or any combination of education and ...

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts

Sous Chef

Indianapolis, IN

$65K/yr

The Sous Chef coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking ... ACF Certification, Culinary Arts degree, apprenticeship and/or AOS Degree. * Minimum 2 years ...

Corecruitment

Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY

$80K - $85K/yr

Sous Chef Compensation * Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 * Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life ... Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred * Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a ...

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Apprentice Chef - Riverview NSW

Compass Group PLC

Riverview, FL

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,052 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

298th of 424 rated business services

Job description

Apprentice Chef - Riverview NSW

Apply now Job no: 718488
Work type: Full Time
Location: Riverview
Categories: Chef, Kitchen Support, Food & Beverage, Cook

At Compass Group, we employee over 13,000 people around Australia who work at 700 locations across our various sectors. Our client Chartwells is a long-established partner who are specialist in providing catering and hospitality services within the educations sector. We operate high school cafes and university food-halls. We provide live-in college/boarding school meals and special event catering. Our goal is to provide fun, nutritious dining solutions tailored to each cohort.  

Currently Chartwells has an apprenticeship chef opportunity working at Saint Ignatius College Riverview, NSW and is looking for our next aspiring chef. 

Thinking about starting your career journey toward a fully paid, Australian Nationally Recognised Qualification - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. 

What we offer: 

  • Guaranteed full-time employment for the entire duration of your apprenticeship 

  • All on-campus training days fully funded and treated as paid working days 

  • Gain real, hands-on industry experience in a supportive team environment 

  • Receive quality mentoring from highly experienced chefs with diverse industry expertise 

  • Uniforms and professional knife kits supplied  

About you 

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building a long-term career in the culinary industry and ready to commit to the journey. 

You will ideally: 

  • Have a positive, can-do attitude and show initiative 

  • Take pride in your work and genuinely enjoy learning 

  • Be committed to completing a three-year apprenticeship 

  • Be punctual and reliable, with flexibility for early morning starts and occasional evening shifts for events 

  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment 

  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and work well within a team 

Highly regarded: 

  • Previous experience as a cook or kitchen hand 

  • Certificate II in Cookery 

Most importantly, you have a genuine passion for food and a strong desire to build a successful, ongoing career in commercial cookery. 

Are You Ready to Launch Your Culinary Career with a Fully Funded Apprenticeship! 

APPLY NOW! 

Advertised: 19 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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