Cafe Attendant – Casual

Banksia Villages Limited; Broulee; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent hours

Friendly team

Orientation program

Salary packaging

Staff rewards

Job summary

Banksia Villages Limited in Broulee is seeking a Café Attendant to deliver warmth, energy and quality service in our on-site café for residents, families and visitors.

You’ll work independently or with guidance, serve food and beverages, prepare light meals and drinks, operate POS/EFT, keep areas clean, restock inventory, and report issues. A genuine empathy for older people and food safety understanding is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a busy café.
• Familiarity with POS and EFT systems.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Respect and empathy for older people.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages safely and professionally.
• Prepare light meals and a range of hot and cold drinks.
• Operate POS systems and manage cash/EFT transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of café and service areas.
• Restock and rotate inventory.
• Monitor and report any equipment or supply issues.
• Assist with light cleaning, dishwashing, and setting/resetting tables.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

POS familiarity

Communication

Empathy for elderly

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Join our team as a Café Attendant and bring warmth, energy, and quality service to our in-house café!

This is a chance to bring joy to residents, create a welcoming space for families and visitors, and be part of a caring team that values respect, empathy, and community. As a Café Attendant you’ll help run a café service that mirrors the standards of a contemporary community café, while catering to the unique needs of residents in aged care.

You’ll work both independently and under the guidance of our Café Supervisor.

What you’ll do:

• Serve food and beverages safely and professionally
• Prepare light meals and a range of hot and cold drinks
• Operate POS systems and manage cash/EFT transactions
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of café and service areas
• Re-stock and rotate inventory
• Monitor and report any equipment or supply issues
• Assist with light cleaning, dishwashing, and setting/resetting tables

What We’re Looking For:

• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a busy café
• Familiarity with POS and EFT systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• A genuine respect and empathy for older people

Why Join Banksia?

Banksia is a highly regarded, community-based, not-for-profit organisation delivering quality aged care, retirement living, and community care services from our single-site campus in Broulee. We pride ourselves on our team of skilled, caring professionals who are truly the heart of our service – they are the Banksia difference.

What We Offer

• Permanent, guaranteed hours to suit your lifestyle
• Friendly, supportive team and workplace culture
• Full orientation and buddy program
• Generous salary packaging options
• Staff recognition & rewards programs

Important Info

Banksia strongly recommends all employees are vaccinated against communicable diseases as per the NSW Immunisation Schedule, including influenza and COVID-19. You will also be required to hold current police check and pass a physical assessment.