Apprentice Chef

About the Venue:
Located on Lake Caroline in Caroline Springs**,*** WestWaters Hotel* is a multi-faceted hospitality destination bringing the local community together through great food, drinks and entertainment.

With Saige Bistro, Ruck & Rover Sports Bar, Miss Caroline Bar, extensive event spaces, a large gaming room and Mercure Caroline Springs, WestWaters offers a diverse and fast-paced environment for our team.

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Chef, or someone looking to commence their apprenticeship, to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for an apprentice looking to build their skills in a busy and diverse kitchen environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work across different sections and areas of the kitchen, gaining hands-on experience across à la carte, bistro, sports bar, cocktail bar and conference operations.

You’ll work alongside an experienced culinary team, learning new skills and techniques while developing the knowledge and confidence needed to progress your career in hospitality.

At WestWaters, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to training, developing and retaining our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily food preparation and kitchen operations
• Work across different sections and kitchen areas as required
• Support the team across à la carte, bistro, events and conference service
• Learn and develop culinary skills and techniques under the guidance of senior chefs
• Follow recipes, food safety procedures and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Assist with receiving, storage and rotation of food supplies
• Minimise waste and contribute to efficient kitchen operations

About You:

• 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Chef with a genuine willingness to learn (adult and junior apprentices are both welcomed to apply)
• No previous kitchen experience required, but a genuine interest in cooking and a willingness to learn are what matter most
• Passionate about cooking and keen to build a career in hospitality
• Eager to develop your skills across different styles of service and kitchen operations
• Reliable, motivated and willing to get involved
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions
• Positive attitude and commitment to being part of a team
• Able to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Food Handler’s Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Benefits:

• Full-time apprenticeship opportunity
• Hands-on training and development across a diverse kitchen operation, including an online training platform
• Career progression opportunities within Oscars Group across 50+ venues
• Oscars Group food & beverage discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Mentoring from experienced hospitality professionals

About Us:
Oscars Group is a passionate, creative, and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney’s Inner West.

Today, Oscars Group is one of Australia’s largest privately owned hospitality groups, boasting an ever-expanding portfolio of 50+ venues across NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, spanning accommodation hotels, award-winning pubs and gaming venues, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and both commercial and residential developments.

Apply today and Join the Fun with Oscars Group!

Pay: $23.56 – $57.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in a Chef/Cookery Apprenticeship?
• What year of your Chef/Cookery Apprenticeship are you currently completing?
• Are you aware this application is for a Full Time position?

Work Location: In person