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 efficient 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

Positive 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

Positive 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 workplace

A great location within the Riverway Precinct

📌 Short Order Cook Townsville City
🏢 Itara Jacana Serviced Apartments
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