Melbourne

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 Unknown

How do I become a apprentice chef?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $230
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT20421

Certificate II in Cookery

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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