Role: Apprentice Chef - Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Based at Dubbo’s Iconic Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
- Looking for both 1st or 2nd year Full Time Apprentice Chefs
- Immediate Start date available; or we can support a 2025 start date
About the Role…
We’re looking for a keen to learn 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Chef, to join our kitchen operation across Dubbo Western Plains Zoo!
You’ll be supported through your apprenticeship by one of the best chef teams in the Central west region!!
This role is set up for success; we encourage you to apply if you’re ready to start your career surrounded by knowledgeable and willing to teach chefs!
This is an extremely unique role (based at the zoo!!) and presents the opportunity for you to work with a well-oiled, passionate hospitality team, soaking up knowledge from our experienced chefs!
You’ll complete your apprenticeship working in our Café Wild, Café Waterhole, Savannah function center and Zoofari Lodge (accommodation) kitchens, supported by Taronga’s passionate kitchen leaders.
Some of the best things about this position is that the hours are family friendly, complimentary friends and family passes all year round, and there is no late night work!! (a win for someone looking to avoid late hours)
Key Accountabilities…
- Undertake and learn all the different aspects of Commercial Cookery that is required as part of the Chef Apprenticeship.
- Undertake to complete appropriate TAFE training and learn all aspects of commercial cookery. Ensure that all necessary TAFE assessments are completed.
- Undertake general duties as required as part of the TAFE curriculum and apply the learnt skills and knowledge in the workplace.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
- Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter.
About You…
We are looking for candidates that have/ are willing to:
- Be willing to learn and complete your first or second year apprenticeship at Dubbo Zoo!
- Good attitude and wiliness to learn from the team
- Must be eligible to enrol in the relevant TAFE trade course in 2025
- Obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check, only applicable if over 18 years
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:
- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- Free onsite car parking
- We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
- + more!
Applications Close: Tuesday 26 November 2024