Cafe Assistant

Northside Christian College; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary structure

Supportive workplace culture

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous parental leave

Bi-annual staff retreat

On-site gym

Weekly staff devotions and prayer

Job summary

Northside Christian College in Everton Park is seeking a part-time Café Assistant to support the College Café and catering services. This hands-on role combines customer service, stock control and administration to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will work with students and staff, monitor stock, process sales, and help maintain hygiene standards. The successful candidate is organised, a clear communicator and capable of stepping in when the Café Manager is absent.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café, catering, hospitality or similar environment.
• Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Confident working with stock, ordering and basic financial administration.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Calm, flexible and professional when working in a busy environment.
• Willing and capable of taking initiative and stepping into additional responsibility when required.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the College Café and catering services, providing support to students and staff.
• Providing friendly and professional service to students, staff, parents and suppliers.
• Monitoring stock levels, undertaking stocktakes, placing orders and checking deliveries.
• Processing sales, stock and invoices.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, workplace health and safety.
• Supporting and, when required, supervising volunteer parent helpers.
• Supporting banking and the secure handling of cash and other payments when required.
• Undertaking other café, catering and administrative duties as directed by the Café Manager.

Skills

Café / catering

Stock management

Cash handling

Time management

Communication

Team player

Job description

Northside Christian College was established in 1985 to provide an education that was academically excellent and spiritually wholesome for local Christian church members. Over thirty-five years later, Northside is now a leading private, co-educational, non-denominational Brisbane Christian college in Everton Park. We offer Christ-centered education from Prep to Year 12 on one campus. The College has become respected for great academic results, commitment to character development, sporting spirit, and passionate community service.

Join Northside's warm and welcoming College community and play an important role in providing quality café and catering services to our students, staff and families.

Be part of a vibrant College community

Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a friendly, community-focused environment.

Make a difference every day

Help provide nutritious food, excellent service and a welcoming café experience for our College community.

Grow your skills and take ownership

Develop your café, catering, stock management and administration skills, with opportunities to take the lead when the Café Manager is absent.

About the Role

The Café Assistant (Part-Time) works alongside the Café Manager to support the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the College Café and catering services.

This is a hands-on role that combines customer service, food and café operations, stock control and administration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the College Café and catering services, providing support to students and staff.
• Providing friendly and professional service to students, staff, parents and suppliers.
• Monitoring stock levels, undertaking stocktakes, placing orders and checking deliveries.
• Processing sales, stock and invoices.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, workplace health and safety.
• Supporting and, when required, supervising volunteer parent helpers.
• Supporting banking and the secure handling of cash and other payments when required.
• Undertaking other café, catering and administrative duties as directed by the Café Manager.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a café, catering, hospitality or similar environment.
• Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Confident working with stock, ordering and basic financial administration.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Calm, flexible and professional when working in a busy environment.
• Willing and capable of taking initiative and stepping into additional responsibility when required.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, health and safety.

Northside and I

Our staff love working at Northside! We are a genuine Christian school where you will find a warm and welcoming community that fosters lifelong, professional relationships with people who share your values. Our leadership team are caring and compassionate and supportive of your innovative ideas.

At Northside, our staff have access to:

• Competitive salary structure
• A community-based supportive workplace culture
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave scheme
• Bi-annual staff retreat
• Access to our on-site gym
• Weekly staff devotions and prayer