About the role
We're looking for a skilled and passionate Cook to join the team at the brand-new RAA 1903 Café in the heart of Adelaide city. This is a 2 year, maximum term, full-time role where you'll be at the centre of delivering great food and a great experience to RAA members, staff, and visitors every day.
Reporting to the Café Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of food preparation and production, uphold our food safety standards, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly - all while being a genuine, collaborative team member.
What you'll do
• Prepare, cook, and present food to RAA menu specifications and quality standards
• Ensure meals are produced consistently, meeting dietary requirements and customer expectations
• Contribute to menu development and rotation in collaboration with the Café Operations Manager
• Manage portion control and minimise waste in line with RAA sustainability principles
• Maintain full compliance with FSANZ requirements, RAA's Food Safety Program, and HACCP principles
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and safe at all times
• Manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and apply FIFO rotation principles
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff on timings, specials, and dietary needs
• Support and mentor less experienced team members when needed
What we're looking for
Essential:
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Solid experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• Experience in a hospitality, tourism, or member services environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP principles
• The ability to stay cool under pressure and consistently meet service deadlines
• Flexible availability including early morning starts (7am – 3pm)
• Strong communication skills and a genuine team-first approach
Desirable:
• Knowledge of allergen management and catering for diverse dietary needs
• First Aid Certificate
We’re proud to be one of South Australia’s most iconic brands, trusted by members for more than 120 years. SA born-and-bred, RAA might be best known for our road service and insurance products, but we’re excited to be continuously diversifying to better help our members and community.
Our goal? To make life better for South Australians. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of services to our 840,000+ members, including travel, energy, solar and battery, electric vehicle charging, our RAA Rewards program and more. With motoring still a priority, we’re just as passionate as we were in 1903 about road safety, advocating for a safer SA into the future.
We’re also one of the state’s largest employers, with more than 1100 employees working across our local sites at Mile End, RAA Place (CBD) and Adelaide Airport and our many retail and travel shops. With new office spaces in the city and city fringe in the works, and a buzzing people-first culture, we’re proud to be the State’s #1 Employer Brand.
Benefits
We love our people at RAA and believe our employees should be rewarded for being a part of the RAA family. Some of our employee benefits include:
How to apply
To be part of something bigger and work for a passionate South Australian organisation with members at heart click ‘Apply’ to submit your application by 9.00AM Monday, 25th May 2026.
You'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia and we'll also need you to undertake a police check before you can work with us at RAA.
We are committed to building a workplace that’s diverse and inclusive, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in everyone and helps us to give our members better service. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, First Nations Peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.