The Chef for Life program

About Chef for Life

Chef for Life is a three-week program for people interested in developing a career in the food and hospitality industry, including school leavers with little or no relevant work experience.

Participants will:

Learn basic food preparation and cookery skills
Gain knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Develop time management, multi-tasking and communication skills
Build other work-ready skills to enhance their resume
Make connections with potential employers

Chef for Life program apprentices SA adult apprentices

Cook up a career storm!

Chef for Life participants will undertake the SSDIS01007 Basic Skills for the Food Industry Skill Set with HITsa Training and Employment, Chef for Life's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner.

Unlocking apprenticeship and career pathways

Once the Chef for Life program is completed, MEGT supports participants into an apprenticeship to help make their culinary dream a reality! Possible career pathways include cooking, catering, working front of house or kitchen operations.

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Cynthia's story

After moving to Australia a year ago, Cynthia turned her love for cookery into a pathway to success. Through MEGT’s Chef for Life program, she overcame language barriers, gained culinary skills, and secured a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship. Cynthia is currently focused on refining her craft and building a rewarding career while inspiring others along the way.

Check your eligibility

MEGT helps people from all backgrounds and abilities, so get in touch if you or someone you know meets the following criteria:

Australian citizen or permanent resident with work rights in Australia
Live in South Australia
Aged 16 or over
Completed Year Ten
Not currently enrolled in school

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Get in touch with our Chef for Life team.

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You are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with the right to work in Australia, you live in South Australia, you are aged 16 or more, you have completed Year 10, you are not currently enrolled in school.

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Chef for Life is supported by the Government of South Australia. Program partners include HITsa Training and Employment, mteSA and Workskil Australia.