About the role

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident in the kitchen, organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a busy café kitchen. You'll work closely with management and be an significant part of delivering outstanding food and experiences for locals, visitors, tour groups and events.

Key responsibilities
Preparing and cooking café meals
Food preparation and kitchen setup
Maintaining food quality and presentation
Staff rostering
Ordering and maintaining food stock
Monitoring stock levels and reducing wastage
Ensuring appropriate food storage and rotation
Reviewing menus and discussing recent ideas with management
Assisting with menus for events and special functions
Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen

About you
Previous kitchen and cooking experience – essential
Confidence working independently in a commercial kitchen
Experience with food preparation and service
Good organisation and time-management skills
Experience or confidence with stock ordering and stock control
Ability to organise staff and kitchen rosters




Strong understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food safety
Ability to work calmly during busy service periods
A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a broader team
Availability to work weekends, including weekend evenings

About us

Outback at Isa is much more than a café. Located in Mount Isa, our centre is a major tourism and visitor destination incorporating: The Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre, The Isa Experience Museum, The Rodeo Hall of Fame, The Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre, The famous Hard Times Mine underground experience, Café and catering operations, Outdoor event and function spaces, Outback Park and lake area, Family activities and visitor experiences, Community events, functions and tourism experiences. No two weeks are necessarily the same. Along with our everyday café operations, our kitchen supports events, functions, special dining nights, tour groups and other activities held throughout the centre.

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