Cafe Attendant

YMCA Recreation; Warragul; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Career development

Free access to gyms, recreation, and a

Virtual Y access

Discounts on health insurance & cinema

Job summary

YMCA Recreation operates Warragul Leisure Centre café services with casual hours and competitive hourly rate. You will prepare and serve food and beverages, handle cash, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a welcoming customer experience.

Experience in hospitality is valued; CPR/First Aid and Food Safety certification are essential. The Y offers flexible rostering and access to health and fitness facilities across the state.

Qualifications

• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required.
• Do Food Safely certificate required or desirable.
• Hospitality experience is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Cash handling, food handling, cleaning and OH&S compliance within the café and events.
• Be highly motivated and passionate about food services.
• Implement and promote YMCA Healthy Food and Beverage Policy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Engagement

Hospitality experience

Basic computer skills

Barista experience

Food preparation

Education

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Do Food Safely certificate

Job description

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140centresacross Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Warragul Leisure Centre has all you need in Aquatics, Health, Swimming Lessons and Children's programs.

Centre features include indoor and outdoor lap pools, warm water pool and children's splash pool. Group fitness, stadium sports, creche and accessible facilities.

About the role

Based at Warragul Leisure Centre, you will be responsible for food and beverage preparation and service including:

• Cash handling, food handling, cleaning and adhering to occupational health and safety within the café and catering for events.
• Will be highly motivated and passionate about food services.
• Commitment to the implementation and promotion of the YMCA Healthy Food and Beverage Policy.

This role is a casual position with an hourly rate of up to $33.05 + Super.

Please note: Desired availability weekdays and weekends.

About you

Experience is desirable but not mandatory, if you have any of the following skills we'd love to hear from you:

• Communication – Ability to communicate with a variety of people varying in age, ability and background
• Teamwork – Team focused attitude, with ability to work with a range of people to achieve outcomes
• Engagement – Ability to engage with customers to create an engaging and welcoming environment
• Previous experience in hospitality will be highly regarded
• Basic computer skills
• Barista experience desirable
• Food preparation experience desirable

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Do Food Safely certificate

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.