We’re looking for an experienced Chef who is comfortable working independently in our Pizza and Function section, is organised and self-motivated, and brings a friendly personality to the role. Our values are to empower others, be respectful and compassionate, maintain professional standards, operate with honesty and integrity, and recognise hard work. And our core philosophy is simple: making others feel good, feels great!
THE JOB
As our Pizza & Functions Chef, you’ll work across our wood-fired pizza offering and function catering, helping us deliver consistently great food and service. With additional hours in the main kitchen as required each week.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing, topping and cooking pizzas in our wood-fired pizza oven
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Preparing and delivering food for functions, events and group bookings
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Completing preparation and service independently when required
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Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and presentation
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Keeping your section organised, stocked and ready for service
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Engaging with customers and contributing to a welcoming atmosphere
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Maintaining high standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and hygiene
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Following food safety and WHS requirements
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Supporting the wider kitchen and venue team as required
ABOUT YOU
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Previous experience working with a wood-fired pizza oven
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Be confident working independently and managing your own workload
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Be self-motivated, organised and reliable
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Work calmly and efficiently during busy services
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Have a friendly, confident and approachable personality
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Be comfortable interacting directly with customers
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Take pride in your personal presentation and uniform standards
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Work well as part of a broader kitchen and venue team
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As this is a customer-facing Chef role, great presentation, communication and personality are important parts of the position.
AVAILABILITY
To be considered for this role, you must be available to work over a 7-day roster, with Thursday to Sunday being key trading periods.
The position is available as full-time, casual or part-time; can be considered.
THE PERKS
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Full-time
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A varied role across wood-fired pizza, functions and events, and main kitchen
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Group-wide employee discounts
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Health and financial benefits such as partnerships with Bupa and MyBudget
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Support from a great kitchen and venue team
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Opportunities for development across Matthews Hospitality Group
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Work with a proudly South Australian, family-owned hospitality group
If you have proven wood-fired pizza and functions experience, enjoy working independently and love being part of the customer experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now!
The Windmill
Prospect 5082
