Barista - Murdoch Gardens Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarships up to $15,000

Supportive environment

Meaningful work

Community connection

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Western Australia invites you to join the Murdoch Gardens Care Community café as a friendly barista, serving residents, families and staff with warmth. The role is part-time with 9am–4pm shifts and a base rate of $29.98 per hour plus penalties for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.

Opal offers dedicated mentoring and career development programs, sponsorship for study, and a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience with commercial coffee machine.
• Customer-focused with patience and clear communication.
• Willingness to complete required training and comply with organisational policies and aged care standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality coffee, tea and other café beverages.
• Provide friendly, attentive service and build positive connections with café customers.
• Prepare and serve light meals and snacks in line with café procedures.
• Process orders and payments accurately.
• Keep the café, equipment and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection prevention procedures, including guidance on dietary requirements and allergens.
• Follow the Food Safety Program, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock rotation and safe food handling practices
• Work with the care community team to support a welcoming café experience, respecting residents’ choices, dignity and privacy.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Join the café at Murdoch Gardens Care Community and create an inviting place for residents, families, visitors and team members to enjoy a cuppa and connect. Bring your barista skills and genuine care for others to a role where the little moments matter.

Murdoch Gardens Care Community is located in a peaceful neighbourhood adjacent to Murdoch University with a retirement village next door. Our 141-bed Care Community is just 20 minutes south of the Perth CBD and is a spacious and elegant home with flourishing gardens. We have a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and encourage residents to stay connected with the local community.

About the role

• $29.98 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities
• 9am – 4pm shifts

What we offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive and values-driven environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day.
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and contribute to their dining experience.
• Stable employment within a growing and essential industry.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality coffee, tea and other café beverages.
• Provide friendly, attentive service and build positive connections with café customers.
• Prepare and serve light meals and snacks in line with café procedures.
• Process orders and payments accurately.
• Keep the café, equipment and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection prevention procedures, including guidance on dietary requirements and allergens.
• Follow the Food Safety Program, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock rotation and safe food handling practices
• Work with the care community team to support a welcoming café experience, respecting residents’ choices, dignity and privacy.

About you

• Previous barista experience and confidence using a commercial coffee machine.
• A customer-focused approach, with patience and clear communication skills.
• A reliable, team-focused approach and attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Professional personal presentation
• Ability to follow procedures, prioritise tasks and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Willingness to complete required training and comply with organisational policies and aged care standards.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, NDIS, and National Police Check

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Employment indicator Opal HealthCare (WA) Enterprise Agreement 2023