Customer Service Cashier at The Station Grocer

The Station Grocer; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Weekly hours

Job summary

The Station Grocer in Ballina, NSW, is seeking a reliable all-rounder for a morning-focused, on-site role. You’ll open the store, operate the console, make barista coffees and provide friendly customer service.

This casual position offers 3–5 shifts per week (including weekends) with early start times across 4:30am–10:00am and weekend premiums. Join a supportive team and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Early morning start availability (4:30am)
• Barista experience or willingness to learn quickly
• Reliable and punctual with a friendly service approach
• Able to multitask in a busy morning environment
• Retail or hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Open the store and complete opening procedures
• Operate the console (fuel sales, EFTPOS, transactions)
• Make barista coffees and serve morning customers
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service
• Serve across fuel, retail, and food service areas
• Keep the store clean, stocked, and presentable
• Support smooth handover into mid shifts
• Handle general store duties as required

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Retail knowledge

Tools

POS system

EFTPOS terminal

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Ballina, NSW, AU.

We’re looking for a reliable, friendly all-rounder to join our Ballina team in a morning-focused role. This position suits someone who enjoys early starts, can confidently open a store, and is comfortable working across barista, customer service, and retail tasks.

This is a casual role (3–5 shifts per week), including weekends.

Shift times 4:30am – 10am (opening shift – key focus) 5:00am – 10:00am (early morning barista & service support) 10:00am – 3:00pm (mid shift coverage) 3–5 shifts per week (including at least one weekend shift)

What you’ll be doing

• Opening the store and completing opening procedures
• Operating the console (fuel sales, EFTPOS, transactions)
• Making barista coffees and serving morning customers
• Providing friendly, efficient customer service
• Serving across fuel, retail, and food service areas
• Keeping the store clean, stocked, and well-presented
• Supporting smooth daily handover into mid shifts
• Handling general store duties as required

Pay (Age 20+)

Weekdays: $36.85/hr Weekends: $48.07/hr (Junior rates apply under 20)

What we’re looking for

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable early mornings (4:30am starts)
• Confident, friendly customer service approach
• Barista experience or willingness to learn quickly
• Able to multitask in a busy morning environment
• Retail or hospitality experience preferred
• Live locally with reliable transport
• Looking for long-term, consistent work

Why work with us

• Strong pay rates
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Staff discounts on food and drinks
• Consistent, reliable weekly hours
• A workplace where effort is noticed and valued

The right fit

• You’re someone who takes ownership of an opening shift, gets the day started smoothly, and keeps morning customers moving with great service and a good attitude.
• You’re reliable, calm under pressure, and enjoy fast-paced early starts.