Cook/ Domestic | Taylors Plains | QLD

Handy in the kitchen and enjoy keeping a place clean and organised? Hughes Pastoral is seeking a Cook/ Domestic to join the team at Taylors Plains from 7 December 2026.

The role combines cooking for the station team with domestic cleaning duties. Most days you’ll be cooking for seven people, including yourself, with numbers occasionally increasing to around 12 when contractors or visitors are on the property.

The usual working week is Monday to Saturday, with Sunday rostered off, although some flexibility is available. Expect an early start, with a substantial break around lunchtime.

Individuals and couples are welcome to apply. There is also a Bore Runner / Grader Driver / All Rounder position available, providing an opportunity for a couple with complementary skills. Some grader operating experience is preferred for that role.

Taylors Plains is an 84,000-acre cattle property located approximately 100 kilometres north of Mungallala, Queensland.

The property operates a Wagyu stud and feeds commercial Wagyu weaners.

• Prepare and cook meals for seven people most days, increasing to around 12 when required.

• Keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean and organised.

• Clean the recreation area, office, outside areas and other areas as requested.

• Wash linen used by visitors and short-stay guests.

• Help maintain a clean, welcoming living and working environment.

• Confidence preparing meals for a team and adjusting quantities when extra people are on the property.

• Good housekeeping and laundry skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to organise your workload and work independently.

• Willingness to start early and work around the station’s daily routine.

• A reliable, practical approach and willingness to contribute to station life.

• Accommodation available for individuals or a couple.

• All meals included.

• Pay based on experience.

• Sunday rostered off, with some flexibility in working arrangements.

• A substantial break around lunchtime.

• Opportunity to join a working Queensland cattle property.

• A second position available for a suitably experienced partner.

Sorry but we cannot accommodate children and no pets please.

To apply please email a cover letter and resumé with at least 3 current references via the APPLY NOW button below 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs or overseas applicants as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Applications without required skills will not be considered. 

• Sorry but we cannot accommodate children and no pets please.