Liverpool City Council

Apprentice Chef

Apprentice Chef – Bellbird Bar & Dining

 1 x Temporary Full Time - 38 hours, 5 days per week (over a 7-day bandwidth)

Salary: T1 to T4 ($23,604 to $40,512)

Location: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road Casula NSW 2170

Closing Date: 17 April 2025

ABOUT US

Casula Powerhouse is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary Arts Centre, located within the City of Liverpool in Western Sydney. The Centre boasts six galleries and two performance spaces including a 322 seat theatre and a flexible performance space which can seat up to 100 people. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team. Bellbird Bar & Dining is a Council owned and operated restaurant and bar. If you would like the opportunity to be trained by and work with two highly qualified chefs who have extensive experience working in hatted restaurants, then this apprenticeship is for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of the role is to provide practical experience and training in a commercial kitchen with on-the-job learning. The Apprentice Chef works closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, Bellbird Bar and Dining in all aspects of food preparation and production. This position provides the opportunity to learn and build experience and as such, requires commitment to completion of all learning and development activities within the Training Plan. Applicants at all levels of their apprenticeship are encouraged to apply.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Minimum Year 10 High School Certificate.
• A willingness to undertake school cookery studies.
• Basic kitchen experience.
• A demonstrated passion for the food industry and service to customers.
• Basic culinary skills (eg. Knife skills, knowledge of different ingredients, cooking equipment, kitchen procedures).
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Literacy and numeracy appropriate to the position.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport

To view the position descriptions please visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, for further information about the position please contact Federico Rekowski, Head Chef Bellbird Dining & Bar on 8711 7077.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button below. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.