Chef

Matthews Hospitality; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews Hospitality Group in Salisbury, SA is seeking a hands-on Full-Time Chef/Cook to join a busy pub kitchen. You will work across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential, delivering classic pub dishes with consistency, accuracy, and pride.

The role emphasizes food safety, waste control, portioning, and cost awareness, while collaborating closely with front-of-house and maintaining clean, well-organised stations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced pub or similar
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
• Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costs
• Full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
• Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
• Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
• Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost control
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety

Allergen management

High-volume service

Communication

Teamwork

WHS knowledge

Job description

ABOUT YOU!

You take pride in your work, stay calm under pressure, and deliver quality meals every time — even when the docket rail is full.

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Experienced in a fast-paced pub or Western-style kitchen
• Confident cooking classic pub meals with consistency and care
• Calm, organised, and able to handle high-volume service
• A strong communicator who works well with front-of-house
• Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
• Proud of your standards, presentation, and output every shift
• Comfortable working independently while supporting your team

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced pub or similar
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
• Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costs
• Full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship available)

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• A busy, well-established venue with strong, consistent trade
• A supportive kitchen team that works hard and backs each other
• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career
• Be part of a proud South Australian hospitality group
• A kitchen that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
• A workplace built on respect, professionalism, and integrity

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a FULL-TIME Chef/Cook role, working across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential.

You’ll be working in a high-volume kitchen focused on delivering consistent, high-quality pub meals.

Your role will include:

• Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
• Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
• Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
• Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost controlEnsuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready

This is a hands‑on role where reliability, consistency, and pride in your work are key.

Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury SA 5108