WE’RE HIRING – CHEF / CAFÉ ALL-ROUNDER

The Mixing Bowl | Cranbrook, Townsville

We’re looking for a passionate, experienced and motivated Chef / Café All-Rounder to join our team at The Mixing Bowl, a new café opening in Cranbrook!

We’re building something special and want someone who is genuinely excited about food, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of growing a new business.

This isn’t just about cooking what’s on the menu. We’re looking for someone creative and driven who can work closely with the owner to develop new menu items, explore food trends, introduce specials and help shape the future of our café.

About the role

- Preparing and presenting high-quality café meals, cabinet food and baked goods.
- Working collaboratively with the owner to develop and improve our menu.
- Bringing fresh ideas, creativity and enthusiasm to the kitchen.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
- Assisting with other café duties when required. We’re a small team, and everyone pitches in!
- Helping us establish efficient kitchen processes as the business grows.

What we’re looking for

- Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
- Previous commercial kitchen experience is essential.
- A genuine passion for food, creativity and keeping up with industry trends.
- Someone proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A positive attitude, willingness to take feedback and openness to trying new ideas.




- Flexibility to assist with front-of-house and general café duties when needed.
- Australian permanent residency or citizenship, with unrestricted working rights.

Our team culture is extremely important to us.

We’re creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and comfortable coming to work. Skills and experience matter, but attitude and teamwork matter just as much.

We want someone who gets along with others, communicates respectfully and contributes positively to the team. Bullying, disrespectful behaviour, unnecessary drama and toxic attitudes will not be tolerated.

We’re a team, and no task is beneath anyone — including the owner.

What we offer

- Casual employment initially, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position as the business grows.
- The prospect to have a genuine say in menu development and creative direction.
- A supportive, collaborative workplace where your ideas are valued.
- The chance to grow alongside a new local business.
- An environment where teamwork, respect and a passion for good food come first.

Interested?

Please email [email protected] with:

- Your resume.
- A portfolio or photos of your work, if available.
- Your expected hourly rate.
- Your availability and preferred weekly hours.
- Your earliest available start date.

Come help us make The Mixing Bowl somewhere people love to eat — and somewhere our team genuinely enjoys working.

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef/ all rounder (Cranbrook)
🏢 The Mixing Bowl
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