Cafe Attendant

Arcare; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Job security

Great facilities

Employee assistance

Recognition programs

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Café Attendant to create a warm, inviting café atmosphere for residents, staff and visitors. You will prepare beverages, assist with menu planning, handle transactions, manage stock, and keep the café clean and compliant with health standards.

This role emphasizes supportive teamwork in a growing aged-care organisation, offering career development and a positive work culture in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Barista skills and cafe front-of-house experience.
• Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service to residents, staff and visitors; greet, take orders and process transactions.
• Prepare and serve beverages (coffee, tea, specialty drinks) and simple cafe snacks or light meals.
• Assist in creating and updating the cafe menu, considering residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and securely.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder items as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the cafe area and equipment.

Skills

Barista skills

Front-of-house

Food Handlers Cert

Friendly communication

Job description

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs

About the Role:

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.

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.

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
• Barista skills and relevant cafe, front of house experience
• 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.

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.