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Chef Apprenticeships

Apprentice Chefs

The most successful candidates have positive attitudes, energy and are naturally friendly and service-oriented. Customer service is the core of the hospitality industry. Even people in jobs that don’t have direct guest contact are supporting guest service.

 

To work in hospitality you also need:

 

  • A genuine interest in the hospitality industry
  • Ability to work as part of a team, plan your time and to use your initiative
  • High level of personal cleanliness and hygiene
  • A passion for food & cooking
  • Be organised, prepared, adaptable, creative, disciplined, hard-working and open to flexible working arrangements (including shift work)
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Ability to stay calm in difficult situations
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy pots, and work in close proximity with other people
  • To like change and be able to think on your feet
HGT provides ongoing mentoring and support
  • HGT’s highly experienced industry consultants ensure the placement runs smoothly
  • HGT offers ongoing reviews and feedback whilst providing mentoring support to Apprentices
  • HGT mediates and solves any workplace issues that may arise

An apprenticeship is a training contract between an employer and an employee in which the apprentice learns the skills needed for a particular occupation or trade. An apprenticeship or traineeship can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and can be used as a valuable stepping stone to start a career in an industry you want to work in.

As an apprentice you can:

  • learn valuable, nationally recognised job skills
  • get paid while learning
  • combine formal training from a training college with workplace-based training

An apprenticeship or traineeship is a great way of building up knowledge and skills, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and you will earn while you learn. Apprentices do real jobs for real employers. So you’re paid while you learn and you will start earning from day one of your Apprenticeship.

Becoming an Apprentice Chef at HGT

As an apprentice chef with HGT, you will embark on an exciting and rewarding career pathway in the hospitality industry.

  • Undertake a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery through TAFE
  • Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced industry consultant
  • Participate in HGT’s Workshop Program – a complimentary series designed to support and enhance your skills
  • Participate in HGT’s Workshop Program
  • Visit local markets and farms
  • Attend annual awards event
  • Work across different locations and venues

This program offers diverse experiences, professional development, and the chance to build a strong foundation for a successful career as a chef.