Cook / Chef – Permanent Part time | Daytime Hours, No Split Shifts
Cook / Chef – Permanent Part-Time | Daytime Hours, No Split Shifts
Riverston Tea Rooms | Rockhampton, QLD
Permanent Part-Time | $30/hr + Weekend Penalties + Super
Enjoy a Better Work–Life Balance in Hospitality!
Love cooking but not the late nights and split shifts?
Riverston Tea Rooms is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
Cook / Chef
to join our friendly kitchen team from early December!
Located in Rockhampton's beautiful heritage precinct, Riverston is a busy family-owned café known for delicious breakfasts, vibrant lunches, homemade cakes and our signature High Teas.
We're seeking someone who takes pride in creating beautiful food, thrives in a busy kitchen and enjoys being part of a supportive, hardworking team.
Why You'll Love Working at Riverston
Daytime hours only
– breakfast and lunch service, no regular night shifts!
No split shifts
– enjoy a consistent working day
Permanent part-time employment
with the security of regular hours
Predictable rotating roster
– including weekend shifts
A friendly, supportive, family-owned workplace
Work alongside an established kitchen team
Opportunity to contribute ideas and creativity to our menu and specials
Paid annual leave, personal leave and other applicable permanent employment entitlements
About the Role
Working alongside our existing chef, you'll play an important role in delivering consistently delicious, beautifully presented food to our customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard
Ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes
Completing daily food preparation and kitchen duties
Maintaining a clean,



organised and efficient workstation
Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
Assisting with preparation for our signature High Teas, functions and special events
Contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment
This is a hands-on cooking position, with no staff rostering, ordering or kitchen management responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
A qualified Cook/Chef or someone with equivalent recognised training appropriate to the role
Previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen, ideally breakfast and lunch service
Strong cooking skills and attention to food presentation
Valuable time management and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
A reliable, positive and team-focused attitude
Availability to work weekends as part of a regular rotating roster
Above all, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a great team!
Hours & Remuneration
Permanent Part-Time Position
Riverston operates six days per week, Tuesday to Sunday, serving breakfast and lunch.
We offer a consistent, rotating roster with regular daytime shifts, including weekends.
Example fortnightly roster:
Week 1:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Hours and roster arrangements will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Pay Rates – Restaurant Industry Award, Level 4 (Cook Grade 3):
Monday–Friday:
$30 per hour
Saturday:
$38 per hour
Sunday:
$46 per hour
Plus superannuation and applicable entitlements
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📌 Cook / Chef – Permanent Part-Time | Daytime Hours, No Split Shifts (Rockhampton)
🏢 Riverston Tea Rooms
📍 Rockhampton