Food & Beverage Attendant (Café)

Aveo; Burwood; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Aveo is seeking a casual Food & Beverage Attendant for Fountain Court Retirement Living in Burwood, NSW. You’ll deliver friendly service, assist with light food prep, set up and pack down dining spaces, and build connections with residents to enhance daily living.

The role is ad-hoc with cover for leave; pays $37.48 per hour plus superannuation and award entitlements, with penalty rates and overtime. Prior hospitality experience is desirable; COVID-19 vaccination is required (minimum two doses).

Qualifications

• Customer service or hospitality experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, people-focused attitude with strong communication.
• Vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses).

Responsibilities

• Operate POS/till and take orders with friendly service.
• Serve meals and drinks to residents.
• Assist with light food prep and restocking.
• Set up and pack down events and dining spaces.
• Build connections with residents and foster community.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

People-focused

Job description

The Opportunity

Fountain Court Retirement Living is a vibrant retirement community in Burwood, known for its welcoming atmosphere and high‑quality service. As a Food & Beverage Attendant in our community café, you’ll deliver excellent service, assist with food preparation, help set up and pack down dining areas and events, and build meaningful relationships that enhance the daily lives of residents. In this role, you’ll do more than serve meals - you’ll support our residents, foster meaningful connections, and help create a sense of community.

We currently have a casual opportunity available helping our team on an ad-hoc basis with covering leave or when we need an extra pair of hands! Availability will be asked on application.

Your Impact

• Operate the POS/till at the counter, taking coffee, snack and light meal orders with friendly, personalised service to residents
• Serve meals and drinks, ensuring every dining experience is welcoming and enjoyable
• Assist with light food prep, including plating, restocking the display case and preparing simple menu items
• Support the setup and pack-down of events and dining spaces, maintaining clean, organised, and inviting areas throughout the day.
• Build meaningful connections with residents, fostering a sense of community and belonging

What you'll bring

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience is desirable, but a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment is most important
• Friendly, people-focused attitude with a genuine passion for customer service
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents
• Enthusiasm for working in retirement living and making a positive impact
• Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required)

What we offer

• $37.48/hr+ superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
• Employee ReferralProgramand Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health InsuranceandRetail & Leisure partner providers
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents and contribute toour retirementcommunity

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we’reon an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide.We'rea dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.