Apprentice Chef

Brugan : Hopbroker Pty Ltd
11538 South West Highway, Wokalup WA 6221
Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Brugan is a modern microbrewery, purpose built in 2021 and located behind the iconic Wokalup Tavern. Together, Brugan and the Tavern operate a busy 400 seat venue, blending the comfort of classic pub dining with creative, seasonal, chef driven dishes.

The kitchen produces popular pub favourites such as:

• Fish & Chips
• Beef & Bacon Burgers
• Scotch Fillet Steak
• Chicken Parmigiana

Alongside regularly rotating seasonal specials including:

• Peri Peri Chicken
• Pickled Octopus
• Grilled Tuna Steak
• House made Gnocchi

With a passionate team of approximately 35 staff, Brugan prides itself on teamwork, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals.

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Apprentice Chef to join the energetic and supportive kitchen team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in commercial cookery while working in a high volume, professional kitchen environment.

The successful applicant will receive hands on training across all sections of the kitchen, work alongside experienced chefs, and complete a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery in a real world hospitality setting.

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
• Working across multiple kitchen sections during service
• Completing kitchen hand duties as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
• Developing knife skills, cooking techniques, and kitchen workflows

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
• Genuine interest in food and the hospitality industry
• Reliability and good time management skills
• A positive attitude and team first approach
• Basic knife skills (desirable but not essential)

• Valid driver’s licence

• Learn from experienced chefs in a high volume, professional kitchen
• Gain exposure across all kitchen sections
• Supportive team environment with genuine development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on both classic pub dishes and creative seasonal menus
• Accommodation may be available for the right candidate