Community Café Assistant – Create Welcoming Experiences

Goodwin Aged Care; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

Meal entertainment allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Aged Care is seeking a Café Assistant to deliver friendly food and beverage service in our community café for residents and visitors. You will help with daily operations, take orders, handle cash, and ensure a welcoming, clean, and efficient service environment.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant café experience within our aged care community.

Qualifications

• Experience serving food and beverages in a café environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Cash handling and payment processing ability.
• Ability to prioritise tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable, positive team member with a can-do attitude.
• RSA certification and hospitality qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Process payments accurately and handle cash.
• Set up cafe for service and assist with events.
• Maintain cleanliness of cafe and service areas.
• Support daily tasks to keep service running smoothly.
• Build rapport with residents, visitors and colleagues.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate in Hospitality

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Job description

Goodwin Aged Care is seeking a Café Assistant to deliver friendly food and beverage service in our community café for residents and visitors. You will help with daily operations, take orders, handle cash, and ensure a welcoming, clean, and efficient service environment.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant café experience within our aged care community.