Address We currently have a unique opportunity for an Apprentice Pastry Chef to kickstart their career in our dynamic Catering team, working within one of the nation's most iconic buildings - Australian Parliament House.
We are looking for energetic, positive people who are passionate about food and thrive working in a team environment.
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia's Parliament and parliamentarians with innovative, unified and client focused services. We are the proud custodians of Australian Parliament House - the working symbol of Australian democracy and an iconic destination for citizens and international visitors. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days, and which nearly a million people visit each year.
The APH Catering and Events Team is responsible for delivering high quality food and beverage services to building occupants and visitors, with a focus on goods that showcase products of the local region and position APH as a destination of choice.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be exposed to services delivered through multiple kitchens and retail outlets that include function catering, a la carte, bistro and cafés (both public-facing and within private areas).
In addition, you will experience and learn various culinary applications and work processes that relate to providing a high level of catering service through an in-house delivery model that adheres to workplace health and safety as well as food safety standards according to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) regulations.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a willingness to learn new skills and work in a collaborative manner across the department. Our ideal applicant will possess:
• A genuine passion for the food and hospitality sector
• Be keen to learn and develop your skills as an apprentice
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to work within a team environment and to take instruction
• Demonstrated focus on providing excellent customer service
• Possess organisational and time management skills
The key duties of the position include
Please click the "apply now" button to go to the DPS Careers Webpage where you can find more information about the position and relevant duty statement.
