Apprentice Chef, Office Of The Governor, Office Of The Governor

The Opportunity:
• Undertake your apprenticeship in the commercial kitchen of Government House among the surrounds of the stunning Fernberg Estate, with access to onsite herb and vegetable gardens, free parking, onsite gym and pool, and much more.
• Be guided by highly experienced chefs with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and a brief to prepare food to a five-star standard befitting royalty!
• Enjoy a hard-to-come-by work-life balance, with a primarily Monday to Friday roster and only the occasional weekend and evening work required.
• Access an unrivalled network of Queensland’s leading regional producers and work with some of the finest local produce our State has to offer.
• Forget washing, with Chef whites provided, freshly laundered for every shift.
• Duty meals provided free of charge.
• Benefit from dedicated professional development opportunities throughout your Apprenticeship, including placement in other leading restaurant kitchens.

About You:
• You are passionate about food and cooking with an eagerness to learn from the best in the business.
• You enjoy being part of a team.
• You have a strong work ethic and the ability to follow direction and instructions with limited supervision.
• You are an excellent communicator.
• You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Duties Include:
• Assist with preparation, cooking and presentation duties of meals and function catering as directed by the Chef.
• Ensure best practice food and kitchen hygiene practices are met.
• Undertake and complete all off-site training requirements set out in the training contract.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Well-developed oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of general catering practices including food preparation, presentation and storage, client service, safety and hygiene practices and inventory control, or the ability to acquire such knowledge within a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and ensure that tasks are completed, and deadlines are adhered to.

The Office of the Governor operates in a unique environment. The spread of hours for Hospitality staff may extend beyond the usual spread of hours 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and may include weekends.

The Office of the Governor is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Applicants will be subject to a Police criminal history check and the successful applicant required to sign a statement of confidentiality.

A non-smoking policy operates in the workplace. The Office of the Governor currently mandates that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID 19.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their vaccination status.

For further information about this position contact Head Chef Paul Newsham or Hospitality Services Manager Darren Yeap at Office of the Governor on (07) 3858 5700.

Apply now!
Refer to the attached Role Description for further information.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/474354/23

Closing Date: Sunday 19th March 2023