Apprentice Chef

An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qualified chefs to develop your skills with a range of kitchen tasks such as preparing and presenting meals, working as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment and sourcing and preparing quality ingredients. Apprentice Chefs perform a range of kitchen duties such as cleaning and checking supplies.

Apprentice Chefs should be fast workers and able to keep up with the demands of a busy kitchen. You’ll need to be a good communicator and able to follow instructions well. Apprentice Chefs should be good at multitasking and able to work as part of a team. You’ll need to be willing to work a range of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a apprentice chef?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

On Campus
18 months
$1 - $14,676
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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