The Opportunity - Novaskill is currently partnered with a local business in the Port Macquarie area to offer a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship, including on-the-job training with ongoing mentoring and support to help start building your career. You'll be completing a nationally recognised qualification whilst gaining experience and developing relations in the relevant industry. Key Responsibilities - Meet and understand special dietary requirements to cater to diverse customer needs. Appreciate the importance of flavours and textures in every dish, ensuring a balanced and satisfying dining experience. Plan and develop recipes, bringing creativity and innovation to the menu. Apply hygiene, safe food handling, and safe work practices in accordance with industry standards. Collaborate and work effectively with others in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment. Requirements - Genuine interest and enthusiasm for food, cooking and the culinary arts. Willingness to learn and experiment with different cuisines and techniques. Focus on precision in food preparation, presentation, and taste. Ability to work under pressure, especially during peak service hours. Strong communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and follow instructions from senior chefs. Ability to work well with others in a collaborative kitchen environment. Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If you're interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information - Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek. For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume. What else is involved? After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals. We'll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages. Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages. Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.