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Apprentice Chef

  • 717861
  • Townsville, QLD, Australia, 4810
  • Full Time
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  • FIFO ex. Townsville 9:5, family friendly roster 
  • Fully Funding Apprenticeship 

  • Work while you earn  

ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations, operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback. 

We have a rare opportunity for an aspiring Apprentice Chef to join Phosphate Hill, FIFO ex. Townsville, 12 hour shifts. This opportunity would allow you the ability to earn whilst gaining your Cert III in Commercial Cookery. In this role you would be supported by some of our best Culinary Leaders, all whilst working with a global leader in catering & support services. 

The Position 

  • You will be trained and mentored by an exceptional team of highly qualified Chefs who have developed their passion for food all over the world 

  • You will be exposed to cooking in Production Kitchens, learning the skills and techniques to deliver high quality food across a variety of styles of cuisine 

  • You will work to obtain a nationally recognised trade qualification, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 

  • You will receive competitive remuneration and enjoy working with a stable, and growing organisation 

The Person 

  • We would expect you to have a genuine interest in all things culinary and be a real “foodie”. 

  • You will have hospitality experience, preferably in a fast-paced, bulk style cooking environment 

  • You can work under pressure and to tight deadlines 

  • You are reliable, hardworking, resilient and can follow instructions 

  • You have the capacity & willingness to commit to additional study outside of work hours

  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

The Benefits 

Our people are awesome. They breathe life into our brands. They make great things happen. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities. We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets and have 100+ salary packaging options available. 

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further 

  • Easy access to 100+ retail discounts 

  • Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles 

  • A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation 

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au 

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability. 

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