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Apprentice Chef

29/04/2025
30/05/2025
Permanent - Full Time
SA: Adelaide
Apprenticeship,Communications,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
  • Work for a market leader with a talented & friendly team
  • Opportunities for career development and progression

Job Description

The Role:

Cater Care is currently seeking an Apprentice Chef to work at our University Student Residence at Flinders University in Bedford Park, South Australia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in catering and turn your passion for food into a paid career.  

As an apprentice we will offer you the opportunity to learn the basics, train, develop and perfect technique and be a valuable member of our Culinary Community. You will be involved in preparation, cooking and serving homestyle & gourmet meals and catering for various functions.

Roster: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (One of these days will be spent at TAFE during term time)

What This Role Involves:

  • Preparation of ingredients and meals, adhering to service times with consistency and quality of food
  • Commitment to work towards trade qualification with Tafe attendance once a week
  • Development of knife skills, plating up and presentation of food
  • Maintain a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils
  • Maintaining legislated food hygiene and general safety practices
  • Fast, effective service provided with a smile
  • Assisting the broader team as required
  • Flexibility to work functions and overtime when required

Desired Skills and Experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Genuine interest in a career in Commercial Cookery and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with other team members
  • A commitment to genuine, friendly customer service
  • Motivation, enthusiasm and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging & time-sensitive environment
  • Pride in personal appearance & hygiene

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options available
  • Structured leadership development program
  • A suite of discounts across major companies
  • Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
  • Friendly and supportive team to grow your career

Why Work For Us: 

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.

Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

To Apply:

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies. 

Please Note:

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check.

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