About the role

This is a hands-on position suited to a capable Chef who is comfortable working independently when required and as part of an established kitchen team. You will work alongside our Head Chef and become a key member of our kitchen team at the Golden Nugget Restaurant, a unique tourism and hospitality destination in the historic goldfields town of Maldon, Victoria.

Key responsibilities
Preparation and service of high-quality restaurant meals
Working across grill, pans, fryer and general kitchen sections
Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation
Assisting with functions, events and group catering
Food preparation and mise en place
Stock rotation, portion control and minimising wastage
Maintaining excellent food-safety and kitchen-hygiene standards
Assisting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
Taking responsibility for kitchen service when required
Supporting and working effectively with other kitchen and restaurant staff

About you
Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
At least 3–5 years' commercial kitchen experience
Strong restaurant, hotel, pub, resort or function experience




Confidence working in a busy service setting
Valuable knowledge of food safety and commercial kitchen procedures
Solid organisational and time-management skills
A reliable and skilled approach to work
The ability to work as part of a small, close-knit team
Suitably qualified international chefs are encouraged to apply.

Benefits
Full-time, secure employment
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work alongside an experienced Head Chef
A diverse role across restaurant dining, functions and events
The opportunity to become an important part of a growing regional tourism destination
A supportive, practical working environment
Long-term career opportunity for the right person
Beautiful regional Victorian location approximately 30 minutes from Bendigo

About us

Porcupine Village is a unique tourism and hospitality destination incorporating the Golden Nugget Restaurant, accommodation, functions and events, wildlife experiences and an historic 1850s-style village, located in the historic goldfields town of Maldon, Victoria.

📌 Chef – Golden Nugget Restaurant Maldon
🏢 Don Kyatt Group
📍 Maldon