Apprentice Chef (Full Time)
Brugan : Hopbroker Pty Ltd
11538 South West Highway, Wokalup WA 6221
Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
About Brugan
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, combining the comfort of classic pub dining with the creativity of seasonal, chef driven dishes.
Our kitchen delivers crowd favourites like:
- Fish & Chips
- Beef & Bacon Burgers
- Scotch Fillet Steak
- Chicken Parmigiana
Alongside rotating seasonal specials such as:
- Peri Peri Chicken
- Pickled Octopus
- Grilled Tuna Steak
- House made Gnocchi
With a passionate team of around 35 staff, we pride ourselves on teamwork, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Chef to join our energetic, supportive kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial cookery while working in a high volume, professional kitchen.
You’ll receive hands on training across all sections, work alongside experienced chefs, and complete your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery in a real world hospitality environment.
If you’re eager to learn, willing to work hard, and serious about a long term career in hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
- Working across multiple kitchen sections during service
- Completing kitchen hand duties when required
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
- Learning proper knife skills, cooking techniques, and kitchen workflows
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Genuine interest in food and the hospitality industry
- Reliability and good time management
- A positive attitude and team first mindset
- Basic knife skills (desirable, but not essential)
Essential Requirements
Why Join Brugan?
- Learn from experienced chefs in a high‑volume, professional kitchen
- Gain broad exposure across all kitchen sections
- Supportive team environment with real development opportunities
- Work with both classic pub dishes and creative seasonal menus
