Short Order Cook and Cafe All Rounder

Muswellbrook-Shire-Council; Muswellbrook; Vor Ort; AUD 63.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training Courses + Professional Dev

Flexible work arrangements

Staff discount on Aqua Centre

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Muswellbrook Shire Council operates the Art Gallery Café, seeking a hospitality assistant to support the Hospitality Manager. You will help prepare drinks and food, deliver excellent customer service, and train Certificate I & II Hospitality Students.

The role offers temporary full-time hours (35 per week) under a term contract up to 1 December 2028, with salary in the mid- to high-60k range plus 12% super. Training and development are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in hospitality and café service.
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Barista experience (1+ year) desirable.
• Certificate II/III in Food Operations and Barista qualifications desirable.
• Working with Children Check or ability to obtain.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and cook a variety of short order cafe items, coffee, takeaway food and beverages, delivered promptly to customers.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service at all times, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Instruct and guide Certificate I & II Hospitality Students in food prep, service techniques, hygiene and safety.
• Maintain high food safety standards and hygiene in kitchen and prep areas.
• Apply WHS and public health practices in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team across Council’s hospitality outlets to deliver services.
• Support in obtaining a Certificate of Food Safety Supervisor; 1+ year Barista experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate fundamental capabilities as outlined in the Position Description.

Kenntnisse

Barista experience

Food safety

Customer service

Ausbildung

Certificate II in Food Operations

Certificate III in Food Operations (Desirable)

Barista qualifications

Working with Children Check

Jobbeschreibung

This position is to support the Hospitality Manager in the running of Council’s hospitality and events functions based at the Art Gallery Café. The position will assist in preparation of drinks and food, catering, customer service and complete general tasks required in the day-to-day operation of the Café, and assist in training Certificate I & II Hospitality Students.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of short order cafe style menu items, coffee, takeaway food and beverage orders as required, and ensure all food and drinks are presented to a high standard and delivered promptly to customers.
• Provide friendly, efficient service and professional customer service at all times, engaging positively with customers to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.
• Provide practical instruction and guidance to students in areas such as food preparation, service techniques, hygiene practices, and workplace safety in a supportive learning environment that encourages student development.
• Keep food preparation areas and kitchen equipment and appliances clean, maintaining a high level of food safety standards and hygiene in accordance with council and industry hygiene standards.
• Apply sound work health and safety, food safety, and public health practices in line with WHS and relevant regulatory bodies and ensure they are consistently maintained.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team and across Council’s hospitality outlets to provide support and delivery hospitality services
• Certificate of Food Safety Supervisor or willingness to obtain, and at least 1st years Barista experience.
• Certificate II or III in Food Operations and Barista qualifications (Desirable).
• Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a hospitality sector.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

What we offer

• Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, Term Contract for a period up to 1 December 2028
• Salaryfrom $ 62,525 to $70,248 per year(depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.