Cooks Wanted - Come Cook, Create & Live in Roxby Downs!

Multiple positions available | Casual, Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you a passionate Cook who loves creating great food and being part of a busy, friendly team?

Do you want a change of scenery and the opportunity to live, work and enjoy life in the unique outback community of Roxby Downs?

Roxby Council is looking for multiple Cooks to join our Cafe team!

Whether you're an experienced Cook looking for your next opportunity, a qualified cook wanting to put your skills to work, or someone with solid kitchen experience who simply loves great food, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cafe Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious, quality food and a great experience for our customers.

You'll be responsible for:

- Preparing and cooking food to order.

- Preparing grab-and-go meals and other cafe offerings.

- Following recipes and maintaining consistently high standards of quality and presentation.

- Catering for special dietary requirements and food allergies with care.

- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

- Working efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

- Helping manage kitchen stock, minimise food waste and ensure ingredients are fresh and available.

- Keeping the kitchen clean, secure and organised.

- Working closely with the Cafe team and Hospitality Team Leader.

- Contributing to a positive, supportive and customer-focused team environment.

No two days are necessarily the same, and you'll have the opportunity to be a part of a cafe that plays an important role within the Roxby Downs community.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who:





- Have previous experience working as a Cook, preferably in a cafe or similar food service environment.

- Have knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

- Are comfortable working in a commercial kitchen.

- Can work calmly and efficiently when things get busy.

- Take pride in the quality and presentation of their food.

- Are reliable, punctual and take ownership of their work.

- Enjoy working as part of a team.

- Have great communication and customer service skills.

- Are willing to learn, contribute and get involved.

And bonus points if you can also work Front Of House in the cafe, making coffee & other beverages and serving customers!

Why Roxby Downs?

This isn't just another cooking job.

Roxby Downs is a vibrant, diverse and unique outback community where people genuinely get involved and make a difference.

Working for Roxby Council gives you the opportunity to be part of a community-focused organisation delivering services and facilities that people use every day.

If you're looking for a change of pace, a new adventure and the opportunity to make your mark in an outback community, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Come for the job. Stay for the lifestyle.

What Hours Are You Looking For?





We have multiple positions available and are interested in hearing from applicants looking for:

- Casual hours

- Part time hours

- Full-time hours

When you apply, please tell us what type of employment you're looking for and your preferred number of hours/days of work. Also let us know if you are able to work Front Of House.

The cafe operates across a 14-day roster, so applicants need to be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends where required.

What You'll Need

Applicants must:

- Have the right to work in Australia

- Be willing and able to relocate to Roxby Downs

- Have previous cooking/kitchen experience

- Be willing to obtain and maintain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check

How To Apply

We want to hear from people who are excited about the opportunity - so don't just send us a generic application!

Please provide:

Your Resume

Tell us about your experience, skills and qualifications.

A Cover Letter

Tell us why you think you would be a great fit for the role and why you want to join the Roxby Council team.

Your Availability

Please tell us whether you are looking for casual, part-time or full-time employment, your preferred hours, and your general availability.

If you're relocating to Roxby Downs, we'd also love to know what attracts you to the community and what you're looking for in your next chance.

Ready for your next adventure?

If you're a reliable, enthusiastic Cook who takes pride in great food and enjoys working with people, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your skills. Bring your passion. Bring your appetite for adventure. Join Roxby Council and become part of our community!

📌 Cafe Cook (Coober Pedy)
🏢 Municipal Council of Roxby Downs
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