TORGAS are seeking junior applicants who are passionate about food wanting to complete a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship (Chef) based in Townsville.  A dedicated TORGAS Field Representative will be assigned to you to guide you through obtaining your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery whilst offering support throughout your placement/s during your apprenticeship.In this entry level position, you will be provided with in depth training in all aspects of commercial cookery including:Food preparation and plating during busy serviceBusy ala carte service experienceSafe food handling practicesCleaning to legislative standardsOperation of kitchen equipmentStock rotationAbout You:Possess a desire to pursue a long-term career as a ChefAvailable to work weekendsCan work in a fast-paced environment with hot working conditionsAble to work under pressure and follow directionsQuick learner willing take to on feedbackStrong time management skills and communication skillsDrivers Licence highly regarded due to split shift requirementsCert I or II in hospitality would be an advantage or experience working with foodSuccessful candidates will need to provide two references and participate in a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing.TORGAS is a not-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business providing apprentices and trainees to businesses throughout Queensland. With an enviable record of achievement as "The Apprentice and Trainee Specialists", TORGAS has built strong partnerships with industry to provide quality employment opportunities in apprenticeships and traineeships. 

Junior Apprentice Chef

TORGAS are seeking junior applicants who are passionate about food wanting to complete a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship (Chef) based in Townsville.  A dedicated TORGAS Field Representative will be assigned to you to guide you through obtaining your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery whilst offering support throughout your placement/s during your apprenticeship.

In this entry level position, you will be provided with in depth training in all aspects of commercial cookery including:

  • Food preparation and plating during busy service
  • Busy ala carte service experience
  • Safe food handling practices
  • Cleaning to legislative standards
  • Operation of kitchen equipment
  • Stock rotation

About You:

  • Possess a desire to pursue a long-term career as a Chef
  • Available to work weekends
  • Can work in a fast-paced environment with hot working conditions
  • Able to work under pressure and follow directions
  • Quick learner willing take to on feedback
  • Strong time management skills and communication skills
  • Drivers Licence highly regarded due to split shift requirements
  • Cert I or II in hospitality would be an advantage or experience working with food

Successful candidates will need to provide two references and participate in a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing.

TORGAS is a not-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business providing apprentices and trainees to businesses throughout Queensland. With an enviable record of achievement as "The Apprentice and Trainee Specialists", TORGAS has built strong partnerships with industry to provide quality employment opportunities in apprenticeships and traineeships.