Cairns Food Enterprises Pty Ltd is seeking a Cafe Cook to join our team in Earlville, QLD 4870. This is a casual position that offers flexibility whilst allowing you to develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced café environment. As a Cafe Cook, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality meals and beverages to our customers, ensuring every dish meets our standards for taste, presentation and food safety. Your contribution will directly impact customer satisfaction and the overall success of our café operations.

What you'll be doing

Preparing and cooking a variety of café menu items including breakfast, lunch and light snack options

Following recipes and plating standards to ensure consistency and presentation across all dishes

Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, sanitation and workplace cleanliness in accordance with health and safety regulations

Managing food stock levels and communicating with management regarding inventory requirements

Working collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction

Preparing and storing food items correctly to minimise waste and maintain quality

Responding promptly to special requests and dietary requirements from customers

What we're looking for

Experience working in a café, restaurant or similar food service environment

Knowledge of food preparation techniques and café cooking methods





Current Food Safety Supervisor certification or willingness to obtain it

Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling practices

Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak service times

Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues

Physical fitness and ability to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 25kg

Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality food standards

Flexibility to work various shifts including mornings, afternoons and weekends as required

What we offer

Casual employment with versatile scheduling options

Supportive work environment where your culinary skills can flourish

Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospitality setting

Training and development opportunities to enhance your cooking capabilities

A team-oriented workplace that values collaboration and professional growth

About us

Cairns Food Enterprises Pty Ltd is a dedicated hospitality business committed to delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences to our customers. Based in Cairns, Queensland, we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of food quality, customer service and workplace professionalism. Our team is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, and we foster a positive, inclusive work environment where our staff can develop their skills and build rewarding careers in hospitality.

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📌 Cafe Cook (Cairns North)
🏢 Cairns Food Enterprises
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