Cook

The Coffee Club Harbour Town Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coffee and staff discounts

Stable hours within shopping centre

Long-term opportunity in franchise

No late nights

Job summary

The Coffee Club Harbour Town Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. You’ll confidently manage your own section during quieter periods and collaborate with another cook during peak times to keep food moving quickly and consistently.

We value fast, organised, clean and reliable players who take pride in great food. Availability 4–5 days per week, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a busy café, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Confident on grill, fryers, quick service & stock control.
• Able to confidently run the kitchen during quieter periods.
• Team player and understands busy kitchens.
• Speed and accuracy during peak periods.
• Calm under pressure and well-organised.
• Reliable and long-term commitment to the team.
• Professional and clean kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Work independently during quieter periods.
• Work with another cook during busy service.
• Cook across grill, fryer, breakfast/lunch service & prep.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock rotation and waste reduction procedures.

Skills

Grill skills

Fryers skills

Quick service

Stock control

Team player

Independent

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Professional

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. Must be confident working independently, but who also knows how to work as part of a team when service gets busier.

During quieter periods, you will be responsible for managing your own section, prep and service. During peak periods, youll work with another cook as a team, communicating and working together to get food out quickly and consistently.

If you're fast, organised, clean, reliable and take pride in putting out good food consistently, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

• Work Independently: Confidently manage the kitchen during quieter periods.
• Work as a Team: During busier service, work seamlessly with another cook.
• Cooking: Be confident across the grill, fryer, breakfast/lunch service & prep.
• Fast Service: Keep up with high-volume trade while maintaining quality, accuracy and presentation.
• Consistency: Follow recipes, portion sizes and kitchen systems accurately.
• Prep & Organisation: Complete preparation efficiently and ensure the kitchen is ready for service.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock Awareness: Follow correct stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years' experience in a busy café, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• All-Round Skills: Confident on grill, fryers, quick service & stock control.
• Independent: Able to confidently run the kitchen during quieter periods.
• Team Player: Understands that a busy kitchen is about working together.
• Speed & Accuracy: Able to work efficiently during peak periods.
• Calm Under Pressure: Busy service doesn't rattle you. You stay organised and focused.
• Reliable: Someone we can depend on to turn up, work hard and be part of the team long-term.
• Professional: Clean, organised and takes pride in maintaining kitchen standards.

Availability is Essential

We require someone who is available to work:

• Availability 4-5 days per week including weekends
• During school holidays and the Christmas/New Year period

This availability is not negotiable, so please do not apply if you cannot commit.

What We Offer

• 30-38 hours per week
• No late nights
• No split shifts
• Stable hours within shopping centre trading hours
• Long-term opportunity in a well-established business & franchise
• Coffee and staff discounts
• A supportive but no-nonsense kitchen environment

Food Safety

Food Safety Supervisor certification is preferred, but not essential if you are willing to obtain it.