Casual Kitchen Hand & Café Allrounder (Hospitality & Tourism)

Wings Wildlife Park - Tasmania; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite subsidised accommodation

Staff discounts and perks

Job summary

Wing's Wildlife Park is seeking a casual Kitchen Hand & Café Allrounder for 80 Acres Café, Gunns Plains TAS 7315. The role covers short-order cooking, food prep, café service and customer interaction in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have basic to intermediate kitchen/café experience, with food safety and RSA certificates preferred. Onsite accommodation and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Food Safety knowledge and hygiene
• RSA/Tasmania certification or willingness to obtain
• Flexible with shift patterns (9:30am–4:30pm, 7 days incl. holidays)
• Experience in kitchen, café, hospitality is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present café meals to café standards
• Assist with catering for group bookings and events
• Operate POS/EFTPOS systems and provide friendly customer service
• Assist with Front of House duties when required
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock controls

Skills

Customer service

Barista skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

Food Safety Supervisor SITSS00069

RSA Certificate - Tasmania

Tools

POS/EFTPOS systems

Barista equipment

Job description

Position

Position: Casual Kitchen Hand & Café Allrounder (Hospitality & Tourism)

Location: Wing's Wildlife Park, 137 Winduss Road, Gunns Plains TAS 7315

Award: Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2026

Employment Type: Casual

Hours on offer: Between 24 hours per week (minimum) and 32.5 hours per week (maximum)

Hourly rate: $32.18 per hour (open to negotiation)

About Us

Wing's Wildlife Park is a family-owned and operated tourism destination offering a multi-award-winning wildlife park, campground, accommodation, and country-style café.

Operating for nearly 40 years, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, relaxed, and nature-filled environment for both visitors and staff. We operate 7 days per week, including most public holidays (closed Christmas Day and Anzac Day).

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand / Café Allrounder to join our friendly team at 80 Acres Café.

This role is ideal for someone with basic to intermediate kitchen or café experience who is passionate about hospitality and eager to learn and grow within the industry. Whether you are an experienced café cook or looking to further develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.

The position involves short-order cooking, food preparation, café service, customer interaction, and assisting with the daily operations of the café in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen & Food Preparation

• Prepare, cook, and present meals in line with café standards.
• Prepare items including burgers, toasties, hot chips, fish & chips, salads, soups, breakfast meals, and cabinet food.
• Assist with catering for group bookings and events.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen.
• Assist with stock rotation, stock control, and ordering.
• Maintain high food safety and cleanliness standards.

Café & Customer Service

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Take orders and operate POS/EFTPOS systems.
• Prepare basic hot and cold drinks (barista skills highly regarded).
• Assist with Front of House duties when required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Comfortable working independently when required.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, organised, and team oriented.

Previous kitchen, café, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred but not essential for the right applicant with a strong willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

• Food Safety Supervisor Skill Set (SITSS00069), or willingness to obtain.
• RSA Certificate - Tasmania, or willingness to obtain.
• Basic barista skills.
• Physical ability for prolonged standing and lifting.
• Availability between 9:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays.
• No split shifts or late-night work required.

Additional Information

• Immediate start preferred.
• Applicants must reside in Tasmania.
• Availability for trial shifts may be required.
• We do NOT offer sponsorship.
• Applicants working on a visa must not have minimum or maximum hour restrictions.
• Our location is not eligible for accumulating specified work hours toward a second Working Holiday Visa.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Onsite subsidised accommodation.
• Staff discounts and additional perks.