Canteen Assistant

Chemist Warehouse Group; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri shifts

Staff discounts

Training provided

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Albert’s Basement Cafe at the Chemist Warehouse Head Office in Preston is seeking a reliable Canteen Assistant (Casual) / Barista to join our small, friendly team. You’ll be making coffees, serving food and beverages, handling cash, and helping to keep the cafe clean, organised and efficient.

Previous barista and canteen or customer service experience is essential. You’ll work Monday to Friday with on‑the‑job training, staff discounts, free onsite parking, and access to employee support services.

Qualifications

• Barista experience is essential.
• Canteen or customer service experience is required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Make coffees and serve food and beverages (cafe).
• Add new foods and ideas to the menu and specials.
• Handle cash and provide friendly customer service.
• Check stock for expiry dates and monitor supplies; keep kitchen and cafe clean.
• Order stock and replenish supplies; some heavy lifting.
• Prepare and cook hot foods as required.
• Take pre-orders for lunch.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Canteen Assistant (Casual) - Albert's Basement Cafe

Albert’s Basement Cafe is the in-house café serving staff and visitors at the Chemist Warehouse Head Office in Preston! We’re a small, friendly team that takes pride in delivering quality food and drinks and keeping the café running smoothly—and we’re currently looking for a reliable and motivated casual Canteen Assistant / Barista to join us.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent customer service, and takes pride in keeping things clean, organised, and efficient.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Making coffees and serving food and beverages
• Adding new foods and ideas to the canteen menu and specials list
• Handling cash and providing friendly customer service
• Checking stock for expiry dates and monitoring suppliesCleaning the kitchen and café area regularly
• Ordering stock, stacking and replenishing (some heavy lifting involved)
• Preparing and cooking hot foods as required
• Taking pre-orders for lunch

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Barista experience is essential for this role
• Previous canteen or similar customer service experience is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

Perks of the Job

• Monday to Friday hours – no late nights or weekend shifts
• Supportive and relaxed team environment
• Staff discounts at Chemist Warehouse stores
• On-the-job training and ongoing support
• Free onsite parking
• Access to employee support services (EAP)

If you’re looking for work in a welcoming environment and enjoy being part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.