Apprentice Cook (1St Year)

Toodyay Hotel is looking to appoint a 1st Year Commercial cook apprentice who has a desire to gain a nationally trade qualification under the guidance and mentorship of our highly skilled Head chefs’ team. 

The heritage listed hotel (Formerly named Freemasons Hotel) is over 160 years old and has been largely doormant for the last 8 months. Currently undergoing rennovation we are excited to bring a new team and new life to the Hotel, reopening in March 2024.

OVERVIEW:

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your passion to learn the skills required to become a highly skilled chef who looks forward to coming to work each day, then you will enjoy working with our team of highly dedicated hospitality professionals.
 

OUR TEAM WILL TEACH YOU THE FOLLOWING:

• An understanding of current dining trends and tastes.  
• An understanding of Food Safety and HACCP requirements.  
• The ability to work effectively within a kitchen team environment. 
• The ability to further enhance guest diner customer experiences.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with speed, safety initiative and quality assurance.
• The ability to work under pressure within a controlled environment.
   

This is a full-time apprenticeship position with pay rates per outlined in the Hospitality Industry Award.

To be considered, potential candidates ideally meet the following criteria;

• Reside within a reasonable proximity of our venue in our best effort to support local employment opportunities within the Toodyay shire.
• Be passionate to work within the culinary arts and show interest and dedication to different food style trends, presentations, flavours, and food cultures.
• Be available to work days and weekends as required on changing rosters at the discretion of the Head chef.
• Be dedicated to attend all training days routinely as required and complete all TAFE block training within the specified period to achieve an above average result upon course completion.
• Have reliable transport to the workplace and training institution throughout the apprenticeship
• Be currently in atte.ndance at high school within Year 10, 11 or 12 and able to demonstrate average or above average results across all subjects.
• Demonstrate a 90% school attendance.
• Must be a Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen.

The successful applicant will be joining our team in March 2024 upon commencement of our grand opening re-launch. We will provide the opportunity to gain a high level of experience within all aspects of food preparation and service, to include a la carte dining/corporate functions/ seated fine dining events/buffet dining/street food marque and static event dining/wedding & special event dining.

If you are serious about commencing a career to become a highly qualified Chef, please provide a cover letter detailing why you believe you are best suited to the position. 

Please ensure to attach you’re updated c.v to reflect one schoolteacher supporting reference or casual employer recommendation letter or both.

BENEFITS:

As a valuable team member of our iconic Toodyay Hotel team, you will receive the opportunity to work alongside a team of distinguished and respected professionals in their respective fields within a dynamic, professional, and supportive environment.  As a valued team member, you can expect:

• Access to employee benefits, including complimentary shift meals.
• Course training and equipment tools and uniforms provided.

Our Vision — Our People, Process & Positive Culture are our primary core values. If you align with our vison and are enthusiastic about learning you will be highly successful in your new career journey with us!

 Apply NOW!  We look forward to meeting you

GOODLUCK!