Chef Apprentice

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring Apprentice Chefs to join our culinary team at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Marvel Stadium. This is an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for food into a career, combining hands-on experience in a world-class sporting and entertainment venue with structured training and development.

You’ll build your culinary skills across a variety of kitchens, cuisines, and service styles, supported by experienced culinary leaders along the way. From restaurants and major events to pastry, retail and cross-venue rotations, you’ll gain diverse experience while working towards becoming a qualified chef.

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• A structured 2.5-year culinary apprenticeship program
• Hands-on experience across multiple kitchens, cuisines and service styles
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and training support throughout your apprenticeship
• Experience across iconic Delaware North venues, including rotations at the Victorian Racing Club
• Further opportunities for high performers to undertake a destination rotation at Lizard Island Resort or Mindil Beach Casino Resort
• The chance to build a long-term culinary career with a global hospitality company, with potential full-time opportunities following successful completion of the program
• Upon successful completion, you’ll graduate with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

What you will do?

• Develop practical culinary skills while working alongside experienced chefs
• Rotate through different kitchens and areas across Marvel Stadium, including restaurant, pastry and retail operations
• Gain experience across a range of cuisines and service styles
• Complete structured trade school training alongside your on-the-job experience
• Support the preparation and delivery of food across diverse culinary operations
• Take on greater responsibility as you progress, with opportunities to lead restaurant sections, function spaces or production areas
• Gain cross-venue experience as part of the broader Delaware North culinary apprenticeship pathway

More about you

• A genuine passion for food and an interest in building a career as a chef
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new culinary skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to work across different kitchens, service styles and operational environments
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements to undertake an Australian Apprenticeship. Generally, this requires you to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Some eligible visa holders may also qualify, subject to applicable requirements.

The application period will close on 18/12/2026, unless successful candidates are identified sooner.

Who we are

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as Australia’s most iconic sporting venue and the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with capacity for over 100,000 fans. Renowned for hosting blockbuster AFL clashes, international cricket, and major entertainment events, the MCG is also a premier destination for concerts, special occasions, and non-event-day functions. Beyond the action on the field, Delaware North offers a variety of retail food and beverage options, premium hospitality, and multipurpose spaces for corporate and private events. A true cultural landmark, the MCG delivers unforgettable experiences at the heart of Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment scene.