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Kings Creek Hotel

Kings Creek Hotel are state winners & national finalists of The Australian Hotel Association Awards for Excellence. If you have a genuine love & passion for food and like being part of a team, this placement as Apprentice Chef could be ideal for you.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
Planning & organizational skills
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

During your placement, you may undertake the following:
- Provide a link between the kitchen and service areas.
- Investigate the menus. Investigate who plans menus and how often they are changed.
- Research and plan your own menu and complete a stock order list (include prices for stock and plan menu prices to ensure profit)
- Identify OH&S policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Maintain the venues cleanliness and organisation. I.e. clean equipment; clean and tidy work areas
- Learn more about food handling and hygiene.
- Learn about following instructions
- Learn about working in a team
- Learn to work quickly, competently and safely.
- Report daily to senior management.

Student Requirements

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is an advantage, but not essential.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Have excellent communication skills.
Present yourself professionally and neatly.
Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Dress Requirements

This placement requires attention to detail and clean and tidy presentation. Please contact employer for details relating to specific dress requirements prior to the placement commencement date.

Another good idea is to look at the people at the workplace during your interview – observe what they are wearing and use this as a guide for how you should dress when you attend your placement.

Special Transport Requirements

Employer is located close to public transport.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations