Apprentice Chef
Location: Tamborine Mountain, QLD Position Type: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate start available Applications Close: 8th of August 2025
About Us
Queensland Conference & Camping Centres (QCCC) Tamborine is a leading provider of hospitality and outdoor education, serving school groups, churches, and community organisations. We are dedicated to providing life-enriching experiences through excellence in hospitality.
We're seeking an Apprentice Chef to join our vibrant team, delivering delicious, wholesome meals that enhance the guest experience and reflect our commitment to quality and service.
Your Role
The successful applicant will participate in many of the key moments and events of camp life whilst achieving their chef qualifications, which takes the form of a chef ’s apprenticeship (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821), mostly comprising on-the-job training in a busy kitchen and complemented by time with training specialists.
The purpose of the position is to prepare and maintain excellent standards of food preparation and presentation for a range of meal types and cuisines.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing a range of meals for guests of the venue, including, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to a high standard.
- Ensure menus, food standards, procedures and processes are followed.
- Supervise and manage kitchen operations as required.
- Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen area is in line with current health regulation standards.
- Plan for and order appropriate food/ingredients/equipment/utensils required for producing healthy, nutritious and safe meals.
Requirements
No experience is required, but applicants must be passionate about cooking, interested in serving large groups and events, and participate in many of the key moments and events of camp life whilst achieving their chef qualifications.
What We Offer
- A full-time role with stability and purpose
- A supportive and faith-aligned team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A stunning workplace in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland.
- The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of guests.
Shared onsite accommodation may be provided in gender-specific formats, including own bedroom and access to meals onsite when available.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter describing your interest in the role to:
📧 ian.partridge@tamborine.qccc.org.au 📞 For more information, call QCCC Tamborine on [07 5545 1417]
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