Apprentice Chef

Apprentice Chefs Wanted (1st & 2nd Year) – Coppabella QRI Camp

Ready to kickstart your culinary career, save money, and learn from the best?

Coppabella QRI Camp is seeking passionate 1st and 2nd-year Apprentice Chefs to join our close-knit kitchen family. If you have a strong passion for food, a great attitude, and want to get a head start in the booming camp kitchen industry, we want to hear from you!

This is a DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) role. Local candidates from the surrounding region are highly preferred. Camp facilities avaialble for DIDO applicants.

Roster: Select your preferred roster (Monday - Friday, 4 on-3-off or 7 on-7-off).

What’s on Offer?

• All meals provided and accommodation covered while staying at the camp.
• Full Camp Access: Free use of camp facilities
• Nurturing Environment: Work directly under a Senior Chef who is dedicated to mentoring you.
• Career Growth: Complete your apprenticeship with a stable, long-term career path in industrial catering.
• Great Culture: Join a calm, highly organised, and family-orientated kitchen team.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• The Basics: Current 1st or 2nd-year Apprentice Chef status with a genuine passion for food.
• Certifications: Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Attitude: A positive mindset, strong willingness to learn, and a true team-player spirit.
• Skills: Good customer service skills and excellent organizational habits.
• Presentation: Presentable, clean, and professional appearance on the floor.
• Logistics: Ability to manage DIDO travel to Coppabella camp.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Work closely on the floor with our Senior Chef to master your trade.
• Assist in preparing high-quality meals to support camp kitchen requirements.
• Maintain strict food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Interact positively with camp residents, delivering great customer service.

How to Apply

If you are calm under pressure, organized, and ready to thrive in a supportive, family-style environment, apply today!

• Click I'm interested to create your profile and upload your current CV!
• The recruitment process includes aptitude testing and reference checks.

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