Work with us
We're always looking for passionate, friendly, and hardworking people to join our cafe family! Whether you're a seasoned barista or just love the vibe of a buzzing café, we offer a supportive environment, flexible hours, and plenty of coffee perks. If you’re excited about great service, fresh food, and being part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Muddy Duck Cafe is currently looking for a Cook to join our team.
Job Title: Cook | All-Rounder
Location: Muddy Duck Tapas & Events, Coleambally, Southern NSW
Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Hospitality Coordinator / Business Owner
About us
Muddy Duck is a vibrant venue in the heart of Coleambally – a small country town in Southern NSW. We’re a newly established social enterprise combining a café, tapas and cocktail bar, eco boutique shop, events space, and a warm community hub. Our food is paddock-to-plate, full of local flavour, and we host everything from relaxed brunches to bustling functions. As a start-up, we’re also launching farm tourism experiences to share the story of our region.
The Role
We’re looking for a happy, hardworking Cook who thrives in a team and is ready to get stuck into a bit of everything. You’ll lead the kitchen’s daily operations – from prepping and cooking to keeping things clean, ordering stock, and supporting events. When it’s quiet, you might hop on the till, help at the bar, or assist with front-of-house and pack-down.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety, wants to be part of something growing, and doesn’t mind doing the dishes too.
You’ll be working alongside two other part-time cooks, with a flexible roster based on the venue’s opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am–2pm
Wednesday to Saturday: 9am–9pm
Sunday: 10am-3pm
Additional hours: Available during events
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen & Cooking
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Prepare and cook meals for café service, grab-and-go, and events
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Prep ingredients ahead of time for smooth service
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Assist with food ordering, stock rotation, and kitchen systems
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Keep kitchen areas clean, safe, and food-safety compliant
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Work with admin on procedures, policies, and food systems
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Allocate jobs to junior kitchen staff and FOH helping in the kitchen
General Hospitality Support
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Help front-of-house when quiet (POS, clearing tables, serving drinks)
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Assist with bar and coffee service when needed (RSA/barista a bonus)
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Support event prep and service
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Help with closing duties: dishes, mopping, clearing tables
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Happy to work evenings and weekends
What we’re looking for
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Experience cooking in a café, restaurant, or events setting
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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Team player who can jump into any role
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Reliable, adaptable, and good under pressure
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Clear communicator with ability to work independently
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Able to lead junior staff in the kitchen
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RSA and/or barista skills highly regarded, but not essential
The perks
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Award wages
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Supportive, down-to-earth team
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Variety and flexibility in your day-to-day
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Eligible role for 88-day Working Holiday Visa sign-off
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Long-term preferred (up to 1 year), but shorter stays may be considered
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Accommodation available (shared house) or van parking option
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One hour from Griffith – transport required
