Kitchenhand (Casual)

Matthews Hospitality Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salisbury Hotel in Adelaide is seeking a kitchen hand/cook to join a fun, friendly team. You will assist with food prep, basic cooking and dishwashing, supporting the chef with daily kitchen operations.

This casual role requires reliability and availability across a 7‑day roster, with 15+ hours per week and potential for more hours based on performance and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and basic cooking
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines
• Ability to maintain clean and hygienic kitchen areas
• Proficient English communication and customer service awareness
• Reliable, flexible, with a team‑oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop in hospitality roles

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and basic cooking
• Food hygiene, allergy, and awareness controls
• Cleaning duties
• Consistent and professional delivery of the venue’s products
• Understand all food offerings and menus across the venue
• Communicate with team members and other areas of operations
• Maintain hygienic and neat presentation of service and kitchen areas
• Follow Safe Work Procedures per WHS Act 2012 and HACCP
• Any other duties directed by management

Skills

Food prep

Basic cooking

Food hygiene

Allergen awareness

Cleaning duties

English communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Join our fun and vibrant team at the Salisbury Hotel!

Our core philosophy is making others feel good, feels great!

ABOUT US

• Enjoy a fun, respectful, and professional team that will feel like family
• Secure opportunities for career development, learning, and upskilling
• Become empowered as part of a progressive business that is looking toward the future
• Be recognised and appreciated for your hard work and integrity

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a kitchen hand/cook to join the team and attitude is everything! Working in the kitchen you will be required to help with food prep, basic cooking, and dishes as per the chef's instructions. This job needs someone with a can-do attitude, attention to detail, and a passion for all things food and hospitality.

This casual role will require the successful candidate to be reliable and available over a 7-day roster. There are currently 15+ hours per week available with the opportunity for increased hours based on performance and career development for the right candidate.

• Food preparation and basic cooking
• Food hygiene, allergy, and awareness controls
• Cleaning duties
• Consistent and professional delivery of the venue’s products
• Ensure a good understanding of all food offerings throughout the venue, including being well versed in all menus
• Communicate and liaise with team members, kitchen, and other areas of operations as required
• Hygienic and neat presentation of the service and kitchen area(s) by adherence to all operating policies and procedures
• Follow Safe Work Procedures for all areas of the hotel at all times as per WHS Act 2012 and HACCP
• Any other duties directed by the hotel's management

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have a friendly and approachable character with excellent communication skills and initiative.

• Positive can-do attitude
• Presentable and hygienic
• Reliable, flexible, and excellent communication skills
• Proficient English language skills
• Eager to learn, grow and develop
• Knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislation and food safety standards
• Competent and trustworthy