Café/Kitchen Assistant

Eden Academy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work in a fun, dynamic environment

Coffee breaks surrounded by smiles, not spreadsheets

Job summary

A local play center in Mill Park, Australia is seeking an experienced Café/Kitchen Assistant to contribute to a vibrant and family-friendly environment. This part-time position involves preparing food, managing kitchen supplies, and ensuring a clean space. Ideal candidates will have recent café and barista experience, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work well in a team. Join us to create joyful moments for families while their kids play!

Qualifications

• MUST have previous and recent Café and Barista Experience.
• A current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.
• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling Certificate.
• The right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting café style food.
• Ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of the kitchen area.
• Managing and ordering stock and supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Café and Barista Experience

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Adaptability

Teamwork

Great personal presentation

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Eden Play—where giggles are plenty, imaginations run wild, and joyful connections bloom every day! We’re not your average play centre—we’re a vibrant, family-friendly space designed for parents to relax, kids to explore, and memories to be made.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Café/Kitchen Assistant to sprinkle some magic! You will be able to commit and have availability to work a range of shifts between 7:30am - 5:30pm, across Monday to Saturday.

You love being part of a team and nourishing our little learners while they explore and have fun, building memorable moments in our Play Centre.

Your New Adventure

You’re the type of person who can turn a rainy day into a fun day! You have a knack for sparking smiles and creating laughter, and you enjoy coming to work and being part of an awesome, fun and vibrant team.

What You'll Be Up To

• Preparing and presenting café style food
• Barista skills to prepare and serve hot beverages
• Ensuring cleanliness hygiene and maintenance of the kitchen area
• Managing and ordering stock and supplies
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• All kitchen paperwork requirements
• Preparing platters for parties
• Teaming up with passionate colleagues to keep things running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• MUST have previous and recent Café and Barista Experience
• A current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling Certificate
• Previous experience working as a Canteen Manager at a school or busy sporting centres
• The right to work in Australia
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• A friendly face with great personal presentation
• Confidence with a smile to handle a busy environment
• Adaptable to deal with change at a moments notice
• A team player who’s ready to jump in and make a difference

Perks of the Job

• Work in a fun, dynamic environment
• Be part of a team that loves what they do
• Coffee breaks surrounded by smiles, not spreadsheets

What’s next?

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of families, apply now! Join us in creating moments of joy and relaxation for parents and caregivers while their little ones play.

Let’s make every day a play day at Eden Play!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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