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The Star Entertainment Group

$15.25 - $20/hr

School Based Apprentice Chefs Apply now Job no: 537348 Work type: Permanent Part Time Location ... An understanding that being a chef is a way of life, not just a job There are many benefits of ...

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 culinary experience in a high-end, fine dining kitchen * Cert 3 in ...

Compass Group PLC

Chef Chef roles (part-time) Gold Coast, QLD * Prestigious boarding schools * Genuine career growth ... Support training and development of apprentices and junior chefs * Opportunity to be a part of a ...

WILSON MANAGEMENT CO

Sous Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

High School Diploma Culinary School Diploma or Apprentice Program Graduate preferred. Food ... Executive/Head Chef without hesitation. Must possess strong knowledge of cooking practice ...

WILSON MANAGEMENT CO

Sous Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

High School Diploma Culinary School Diploma or Apprentice Program Graduate preferred. Food ... Executive/Head Chef without hesitation. Must possess strong knowledge of cooking practice ...

DOGS INC

Advisor Apprentice

Palmetto, FL

The Advisor Apprentice provides essential administrative and hands-on support to our Senior ... Free access to our fitness center and chef-prepared lunches served on campus (Monday-Friday)

Yardbird Miami

Executive Chef

Miami Beach, FL

$70K - $97K/yr

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily culinary operations of our restaurant ... Building and or management of apprenticeship and staff development programs. * Enforce sanitary ...

Yardbird

Executive Chef

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily culinary operations of our restaurant ... Building and or management of apprenticeship and staff development programs. * Enforce sanitary ...

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An Apprentice Chef is a trainee cook who learns culinary skills through hands-on experience in a professional kitchen. They assist senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, and maintaining kitchen hygiene while gaining knowledge of techniques and recipes. This role is typically part of a structured training program, such as an apprenticeship or culinary school placement. It provides foundational skills needed for a career as a professional chef.

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Apprentice Chef - Riverview NSW

Compass Group PLC

Riverview, FL

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,055 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

292nd of 426 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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