We are looking for another short order cook to work with our current Cook, Café Manager and front-of-house team at busy Riverway Cafe. You'll help keep our kitchen running smoothly while delivering consistently well-prepared breakfast and lunch dishes.

Key responsibilities

- Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch menu items
- Food preparation and mise en place
- Maintaining consistent portioning, presentation and food quality
- Monitoring cooking times and food quality during service
- Following food safety, hygiene and temperature-control requirements
- Maintaining a clean, organised and effective kitchen
- Stock rotation and correct food storage
- Assisting with stock levels and deliveries
- Completing kitchen opening and closing procedures

About you

- Previous experience in a café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Short order cooking experience
- Experience preparing breakfast and lunch dishes
- Sound food preparation and cooking skills
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements




- The ability to remain organised and efficient during busy service periods
- High standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen cleanliness
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Availability to work weekends as required

About us

Riverway Café is located within the Riverway Sports & Leisure Precinct in Thuringowa Central. We're a busy, community-focused café serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. We aim to provide a welcoming environment for our customers while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness and food safety. Guests from our Itara Jacana Serviced Apartments, located 350 metres away from the Cafe, are also frequent Cafe patrons during their stays.

- 20% staff discount on foods and drinks
- Regular casual shifts and opportunity to pick up additional hours
- A friendly, community-focused workplace
- Supportive team environment
- A great location within the Riverway Precinct

📌 Short Order Cook (Townsville)
🏢 Itara Jacana Serviced Apartments
📍 Townsville