Food & Beverage Attendant - TWPZ

Taronga.org.au; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary passes

Accommodation discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Fitness Passport discount

Team events

Job summary

Taronga.org.au is seeking enthusiastic Casual Food and Beverage Attendants to support hospitality operations across Café Wild, Waterhole Café, Events and Zoofari restaurant at Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Flexible shifts span Monday to Sunday, with hours starting around 7am and extending into late nights for events.

Join a vibrant, guest-focused team; on-the-job training provided. RSA and Working with Children checks are encouraged, with caravan passes and staff discounts included where

Qualifications

• Front-of-house food and beverage experience preferred.
• RSA certification required or willing to obtain.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to zoo guests.
• Set up the café, event space or restaurant for service.
• Serve guests with a smile and deliver meals.
• Maintain cleanliness by clearing tables and washing up.
• Take orders using the POS system.
• Handle EFTPOS and cash transactions with accuracy.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Education

RSA certification

Job description

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• Based at Dubbo’s Iconic Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wiradjuri Country
• Monday to Sunday Casual role
• Casual Pay Rates: Mon to Fri Rates from $21.47 (17 years) to $34.64 (21 years +) plus weekend penalties where applicable

Join the team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and bring memorable experiences to life. We’re seeking enthusiastic Casual Food and Beverage Attendants to support our vibrant hospitality operations across multiple venues, including two bustling cafés, our dynamic events centre, and the stunning Zoofari Lodge restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a one‑of‑a‑kind environment, delivering exceptional service to guests while surrounded by the natural beauty and excitement of the Zoo.

About the Role…

• Diverse Work Locations:Experience the thrill of working at Café Wild, Waterhole Café, Events, and Zoofari restaurant.
• Flexible Shifts:Enjoy the flexibility of shifts ranging from Monday to Sunday, starting as early as 7am and extending into late nights for events.
• Multiple Positions:Whether you prefer day or night shifts, we have multiple positions available to suit your schedule.
• Customisable Hours:Discuss your preferred minimum/maximum hours per week – perfect for school-age children with weekend availability or those seeking 20-30 hours per week.
• Extra Shifts:Take advantage of the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during holiday periods, weekends, or whenever your availability allows.

Your Day-to-Day Adventure

Ready to dive into an exciting role where every day brings new experiences? With all training provided on the job, we're seeking individuals with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Here's what your day will look like:

• Deliver Exceptional Service:Provide top-notch customer service to our zoo guests, ensuring they have a memorable visit.
• Food & Beverage Duties:Engage in a variety of tasks, including:
• Setting Up:Prepare the café, event space, or restaurant for service.
• Serving Guests:Deliver delicious meals to our guests with a smile.
• Maintaining Cleanliness:Clear tables and handle washing up to keep the area spotless.
• Order Taking:Use the POS system to take orders efficiently.
• Handling Transactions:Manage Eftpos and cash transactions with accuracy.

Are you ready to bring your passion for hospitality to life? We're on the lookout for dynamic individuals who are:

• Flexible and Available:Ready to work on a rotating schedule from Monday to Sunday.
• Experienced:Have front-of-house food and beverage operations experience.
• Coffee Enthusiasts:Experience making coffees is a plus, but not essential – we’ll provide on-the-job training!
• Adaptable:Able to meet varying roster commitments, including out-of-hours, school holidays, weekends, and holidays.
• Certified:Hold or are willing to obtain a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
• Child-Safe:Have a current paid NSW Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one.
• Licensed:Possess a driver’s license if applicable.

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
• + more!

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Applications Close:11:59pmWednesday 23 September 2026