Chef Trainer

We’re looking for a Chef Trainer who can live and volunteer in Tonga for 12 months.

• This assignment seeks to capacity build local staff in hospitality practices.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be a qualified chef with a Certificate III in Hospitality and ideally a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Experience in fusion style cooking would be an advantage.
• You will be working alongside staff to integrate local Tongan products into menus. 

About the Partner Organisation 

Navillus Pacific Trading Ltd, based in Nuku’alofa, has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Their family business was started, and has grown, with a passion for the business itself and the community in which they operate, not just the income that can be generated. They work with, and provide training for, interns from several local schools that have hospitality programs, and support apprentices from local training organisations to offer opportunities.

The organisation is looking for a Chef Trainer who is skilled and passionate about food and creativity. The volunteers’ high standards and level of skill would offer capacity building to the team. They could help to inspire the team with using local Tongan products to create new fusion menu concepts and help them to deliver exceptional dishes and customer service to their Restaurant and Event Catering customers. Working with the Head Chef the volunteer will be

able to add diversity and leadership to the current kitchen team.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.