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Hard-working cook moves up the ranks at busy Queensland roadhouse

Hard work has resulted in friendly Lilly Bosen being promoted at busy North Queensland’s roadhouse, the Puma Choice at Cardwell.

In early December 2024, Lilly took over as assistant manager at the roadhouse which is located on the main street of Cardwell on the Bruce Highway.

“I started here as a kitchen hand and later a cook after moving to Cardwell nine years ago and I love it,” Lilly told Spy when I stopped there.

The roadhouse employs 15 staff and Lilly is a Jill of all trades there doing various duties.

Born on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Lilly was packing shelves after having served on the counter.

Her family and friends live at her home of Kubin Village on Moa Island.

With Cardwell being strategically situated 160km north of Townsville and 180km south of Cairns, a lot of people stop there.

“They travel between Townsville and Cairns by road and some come down from the islands for events and stop here. It is always good to see them,” she said.

That is especially the case during the NRL football season when many football fans travel to Townsville for Cowboys and NRLW home games.

The roadhouse has parking across the road and in the street beside it and has an air conditioned eatery and plenty of sitting space outside.

The outside toilets are well maintained and the sit-down menu is complemented by a range of takeaway food for those in a rush.

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