Cook / Chef – Permanent Part-Time | Daytime Hours, No Split Shifts

Riverston Tea Rooms; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverston Tea Rooms in Rockhampton, QLD is seeking a Cook/Chef to join our busy kitchen from early December. This is a permanent part-time role with daytime shifts, no split shifts, and weekend roster requirements.

You will cook breakfast and lunch, maintain high food quality and presentation, and work closely with the team in a friendly, family-owned cafe known for its breakfasts, lunches and High Teas. Hours are six days a week Tuesday to Sunday with a rotating roster; pay rates are $30/hr on

Qualifications

• Qualified Cook/Chef or equivalent training
• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen, ideally breakfast and lunch
• Strong cooking skills with emphasis on presentation
• Good time management for busy periods
• Solid food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Reliable, positive, team-focused attitude
• Availability to work weekends as part of rotating roster

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes
• Complete daily food preparation and kitchen duties
• Maintain a clean, organised workstation
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS procedures
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Assist with preparation for High Teas, functions and events
• Contribute to a positive and productive kitchen environment

Skills

Cook/Chef

Breakfast service

Food presentation

Time management

Food safety

Weekend availability

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

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

• Good 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