Chef | Park Hotel | Mount Gambier ****Making others feel good, feels great!
At Matthews Hospitality, we believe that making others feel positive, feels great.
That's why we're passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests while providing a supportive, rewarding workplace for our team.ABOUT THE HOTELThe Park Hotel is a well-established and highly regarded venue in the heart of Mount Gambier.
Rich in history and community spirit, the hotel features a traditional front bar, spacious dining areas, gaming facilities and a busy drive-through bottleshop.Our kitchen is passionate about fresh ingredients, quality food and delivering modern Australian pub favourites with consistency and pride.
Whether it's a perfectly cooked schnitzel, fresh seafood or seasonal specials, we focus on creating meals our guests return for time and time again.ABOUT THE ROLEWe're looking for an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team.This role will initially commence on a casual basis, with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time or part-time if desired.
Working across a rotating 7-day roster, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality meals while supporting the Head Chef and working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and takes pride in producing quality food every service.WHY YOU'LL LOVE ITOpportunity to progress into a permanent full-time positionSupportive and experienced kitchen leadership teamWork with fresh,



quality ingredients and modern Australian cuisineStable employment with one of South Australia's leading hospitality groupsStaff discounts across Matthews Hospitality venuesOngoing training and development opportunitiesBe part of a venue that values teamwork, community and great foodTHE NON-NEGOTIABLESMinimum two years' experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchenCertificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent industry experience)Passion for producing quality modern Australian cuisineSound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen managementStrong understanding of portion control, waste minimisation and stock managementAbility to maintain high food presentation and consistency standardsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to remain calm and organised under pressureReliable, professional and flexible across a seven-day rosterCommitment to workplace health and safety standardsWHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGPreparing and cooking high-quality meals to company standardsAssisting with menu preparation and daily food productionMaintaining exceptional presentation and consistency across every dishSupporting the Head Chef during busy service periodsMonitoring food quality, stock rotation and portion controlMinimising food waste and contributing to food cost targetsMaintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchenComplying with food safety, allergen and WHS requirementsWorking collaboratively with front and back of house teamsContributing positively to a supportive and skilled kitchen cultureAustralian residents and visa holders with unrestricted visas only.
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📌 Chef/Cook (Mount Gambier)
🏢 Matthews Hospitality Group
📍 Mount Gambier