Permanent Part-Time Chef – 30+ Hours

The Batesford Hotel; Batesford; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Part-Time

Award rates

Annual leave and personal leave

Job summary

The Batesford Hotel is a busy country pub just outside Geelong, offering quality food and efficient service. We are looking for a chef to join our kitchen team and work across sections during service, maintaining high standards and a well‑organised environment.

You should have experience in a busy environment, be reliable and able to work across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Trade qualifications are highly regarded and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy restaurant/pub or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes consistently to our standards.
• Working across multiple kitchen sections during service.
• Completing prep efficiently and ensuring your section is service-ready.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and waste control.
• Communicating effectively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Supporting other team members during busy services.
• Contributing to a positive, professional and well‑organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Time management

High-volume cooking

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

You'll work across a busy pub kitchen producing high-quality, approachable food in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes consistently to our standards
• Working across multiple kitchen sections during service
• Completing prep efficiently and ensuring your section is service-ready
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and waste control
• Communicating effectively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
• Supporting other team members during busy services
• Contributing to a positive, professional and well‑organised kitchen environment

About you

• Has previous experience working as a chef in a busy restaurant, pub or similar environment
• Is confident working through high‑volume services
• Is organised and takes pride in being properly prepared for service
• Works well as part of a team
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen cleanliness
• Is reliable, punctual and takes ownership of their role
• Is available across a mixture of weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Trade qualifications are highly regarded

About us

The Batesford Hotel is a busy, growing country pub just outside Geelong, with a strong focus on quality food, efficient service and creating a great experience for our guests. The Batesford Hotel has grown significantly over the past two years, and we're continuing to invest in our kitchen, team and systems as the venue develops.

• Permanent Part‑Time employment – minimum 30+ hours per week
• Consistent and reliable weekly hours
• Opportunity for additional hours where available
• Award rates and applicable penalty rates
• Annual leave and personal leave entitlements
• Supportive and experienced kitchen team
• A busy venue with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and take on additional responsibility
• A workplace focused on improving systems, kitchen organisation and the overall quality of service