Kitchenhand/Cook

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

Job summary

Matthews Hospitality Group, owner of Bentleys Hotel in Clare, is seeking one or two experienced Kitchenhands / Cooks to join our busy kitchen team. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident taking on more than traditional kitchenhand duties. Approximately 15–30+ hours per week, with casual or part-time employment.

Shifts include nights and weekends. You will perform kitchenhand tasks, basic food prep, cook simple items, assist chefs and help keep the

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Hands-on cooking experience or currently studying cookery.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Kitchenhand and dishwashing duties
• Basic food preparation
• Cooking simple menu items including fryers, pizzas and salads
• Assisting chefs during busy service periods
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
• Following food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Receiving, storing and rotating stock
• Supporting the wider kitchen team wherever required

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Hands-on cooking experience

Food safety WHS knowledge

Job description

Kitchenhand / Cook – Bentleys Hotel, Clare

15–30+ hours per week | Casual or Part-Time | Clare, SA

Bentleys Hotel is looking for one or two experienced Kitchenhands / Cooks to join our kitchen team. This role suits someone with experience in a busy commercial kitchen who is confident doing more than traditional kitchenhand duties. You may have experience cooking on fryers, pizzas, salads, or basic food preparation, or you may be currently studying cookery and looking to build your skills and experience in a working kitchen.

About the Role

Working as part of our kitchen team, your duties will include:

• Kitchenhand and dishwashing duties
• Basic food preparation
• Cooking simple menu items including fryers, pizzas and salads
• Assisting chefs during busy service periods
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
• Following food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Receiving, storing and rotating stock
• Supporting the wider kitchen team wherever required

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
• Has some hands-on cooking experience or is currently studying cookery
• Understands food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Can work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment
• Is reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in
• Can work independently while also being a strong team player
• Is available across a range of shifts, including nights and weekends

Hours & Employment

Approximately 15–30+ hours per week are available, depending on experience and availability. This role can be casual or part-time.

We are open to appointing one or two successful candidates, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for regular hospitality hours alongside study, other commitments or another role.

About Bentleys Hotel

Bentleys Hotel is a well-established Clare Valley venue and part of Matthews Hospitality Group, a proudly South Australian family-owned hospitality business.

If you have commercial kitchen experience, enjoy working at pace and want the opportunity to develop your cooking skills within a supportive kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must live locally in the Clare Valley region in South Australia and have valid work rights (e.g., current Immi Grant/visa, PR, or citizenship).

Bentleys Hotel

Clare

SA 5453