Cafe Attendant

Arcare Aged Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Supportive leadership

Job security

State-of-the-art facilities

Paid training days

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Café Attendant in a permanent part-time role in Melbourne. The position offers day shifts (09:30-16:30) with above award rates and opportunities for paid training.

You will create a warm café atmosphere for residents to socialise, prepare drinks and light meals, manage menus with dietary needs in mind, and ensure cleanliness and safety in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive customer service to residents, staff and visitors in the café.
• Prepare and serve beverages (coffee, tea, specialty drinks) and light snacks.
• Assist in creating/updating the café menu considering dietary needs and popular choices.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and securely.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder items as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and health & safety standards in the café area.

Skills

Food Handlers Certificate

Adaptable, willing to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

$29.98 p/h + Super

Monday to Friday 09:30-16:30 | Permanent Part-time Shift

Why Join Arcare?

• Above Award Rates
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment
• Professional development opportunities including paid training days

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

The Café Attendant creates a warm and inviting café atmosphere where residents can socialize, relax, and enjoy refreshments. You will play a significant part in promoting social interaction and well-being among residents, contributing to the overall positive living experience within Arcare.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Customer Service: Provide friendly and attentive customer service to residents, staff, and visitors who visit the café. Greet customers, take orders, and handle transactions with professionalism and courtesy.
• Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, such as coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, as well as simple snacks or light meals available in the café.
• Menu Management: Assist in creating and updating the café menu, considering residents' dietary requirements, preferences, and popular choices.
• Cash Handling: Handle cash transactions accurately and securely.
• Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels of food, beverages, and other café supplies, and reorder items as necessary.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the café area, including tables, counters, and equipment. Ensure that the café meets health and safety standards.

Skills & Experience

• Food Handlers Certificate or willing to get one
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.