**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25199773 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas, 168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 4877VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sheraton%20Grand%20Mirage%20Resort%20Port%20Douglas%2C%20168-190%20Port%20Douglas%20Road%2C%20Port%20Douglas%2C%20Queensland%2C%20Australia%2C%204877) **Schedule** Part Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **Culinary Academy 2026 – Apprenticeship Opportunities** Finishing school and ready to jump straight into a culinary career? Marriott International is officially launching the Marriott Culinary Academy in Australia — a first-of-its-kind program designed for school leavers who want to earn their **Certificate III in Commercial Cookery** while working with a global brand. **Perks That Actually Matter** + **Big travel flex:** Score discounts on hotel rooms + food & beverage across Marriott internationally + **Life perks:** Save on retail spots around your location + **Marriott Life with the Works:** Paid Birthday Leave, Sabbatical Leave, Paid Parental Leave + **Wellbeing & recognition programs** because your growth = our priority **Career-Leveling Benefits** + **Global pathways** across 9,600+ Marriott hotels + **Certificate III in Commercial Cookery** (learn alongside fellow Marriott apprentices) + **Professional Mentorship:** Train directly with senior chefs—real kitchens, real skills + **All the gear provided:** Knife sets, uniforms + laundry services + **Competitive Cook Rates** + **Annual Culinary Workshop:** A 3-day 2026 culinary experience in Melbourne (accommodation on us!) + **Government incentives** available for eligible apprentices If you are a school leaver ready to begin your culinary journey, this is the perfect place to start. Submit your expression of interest today. **Course starts 2nd February 2026.** Open to Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents & New Zealand citizens When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.