The Salisbury Hotel is a local favourite—busy, relaxed, and known for great pub food, strong community vibes, and a supportive, team-first culture.
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Chef/Cook role – 20+ hours in a busy pub kitchen
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Fast-paced service – strong team + consistent trade
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Cook quality pub food – no fuss, just great execution
Hello, thanks for stopping by — we’re excited to hear from you!
If you love honest pub food done properly — fresh ingredients, solid technique, and consistency every service — you’ll feel right at home here.
The Salisbury Hotel is on the hunt for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our busy, no-nonsense kitchen.
ABOUT YOU!
You take pride in your work, stay calm under pressure, and know how to deliver quality meals every time — even when the docket rail is full.
You’ll thrive if you are:
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Experienced in a fast-paced pub or Western-style kitchen
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Confident cooking classic pub meals with consistency and care
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Calm, organised, and able to handle high-volume service
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A strong communicator who works well with front-of-house
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Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
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Proud of your standards, presentation, and output every shift
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Comfortable working independently while supporting your team
THE NON-NEGOTIABLES
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced pub or similar kitchen
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Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
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Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
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Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costs
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Full working rights in Australia
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- A busy, well-established venue with strong, consistent trade
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A supportive kitchen team that works hard and backs each other
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Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career
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Be part of a proud South Australian hospitality group
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A kitchen that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
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A workplace built on respect, professionalism, and integrity
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a casual Chef/Cook role offering 20+ hours per week, working across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential.
You’ll be working in a high-volume kitchen focused on delivering consistent, high-quality pub meals.
Your role will include:
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Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
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Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
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Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
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Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost control
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Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
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Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
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Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready
This is a hands-on role where reliability, consistency, and pride in your work are key.
APPLY NOW & NEXT STEPS
- Have your updated and current resume ready to upload
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Answer all questions to ensure we have all the information we need
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Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview
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Must have full working rights in Australia
Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury SA 5108
