Cafe Attendant

Arcare Aged Care; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care in New South Wales is seeking a warm, service-oriented Café Attendant to help create a welcoming café atmosphere for residents, staff, and visitors. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare beverages, and assist with light snacks.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to dietary needs, and maintaining health and safety standards in a busy café environment. No formal cafe experience required, just a Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain one, plus friendly

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide friendly and attentive customer service to residents, staff, and visitors who visit the café.
• Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and light snacks, and other beverages.
• Menu Management: Assist in creating and updating the café menu, considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Cash Handling: Handle cash transactions accurately and securely.
• Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels and reorder items as necessary.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep the café area clean and ensure health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

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, team members. Our focus is simple - building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.