How do I become a apprentice chef
Get qualified to work as a apprentice chef with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Apprentice Chef generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 38,300 people working in this profession in Australia and many of them are completing their apprenticeship. Apprentice Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re like to become an Apprentice Chef, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations. As well as your workplace training, you’ll also study topics including basic food preparation, working with perishables, cleaning food premises and equipment and working as part of a catering team.
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Apprentice Chef careers
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.
