Cafe Short-Order Cook & Barista – Training & Service

Muswellbrook-Shire-Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses + Professional Dev

Flexible work arrangements

Staff discount on Aqua Centre

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council operates the Art Gallery Café, seeking a hospitality assistant to support the Hospitality Manager. You will help prepare drinks and food, deliver excellent customer service, and train Certificate I & II Hospitality Students.

The role offers temporary full-time hours (35 per week) under a term contract up to 1 December 2028, with salary in the mid- to high-60k range plus 12% super. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and café service.
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Barista experience (1+ year) desirable.
• Certificate II/III in Food Operations and Barista qualifications desirable.
• Working with Children Check or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of short order cafe items, coffee, takeaway food and beverages, delivered promptly to customers.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service at all times, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Instruct and guide Certificate I & II Hospitality Students in food prep, service techniques, hygiene and safety.
• Maintain high food safety standards and hygiene in kitchen and prep areas.
• Apply WHS and public health practices in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team across Council’s hospitality outlets to deliver services.
• Support in obtaining a Certificate of Food Safety Supervisor; 1+ year Barista experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate fundamental capabilities as outlined in the Position Description.

Skills

Barista experience

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Certificate II in Food Operations

Certificate III in Food Operations (Desirable)

Barista qualifications

Working with Children Check

Job description

Muswellbrook Shire Council operates the Art Gallery Café, seeking a hospitality assistant to support the Hospitality Manager. You will help prepare drinks and food, deliver excellent customer service, and train Certificate I & II Hospitality Students.

The role offers temporary full-time hours (35 per week) under a term contract up to 1 December 2028, with salary in the mid- to high-60k range plus 12% super. Training and development are provided.