V- Cafe All-rounder

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

We are seeking a Volunteer Café all-rounder who has cooking background and passion to provide mentorship to young people who are enrolled in our Hospitality course. The café all rounder will also provide support to Chef/Trainer and Café Supervisor in all café duties including food preparation, making coffees and beverages, serving meals, providing excellent customer services.

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The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

Would you like to help mentor our young students through their journey of learning a trade and finding a place in the workforce?

If you are compassionate, patient and a good communicator, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who has had experience in the hospitality industry and who can volunteer for at least 3 days per week in our Oasis Café on Hely in Wyong.

We have a small and friendly team who help guide our students as they gain work experience in the café while studying on-site for their Certificate III in Hospitality. Ideally, as a café all-rounder, you will be able to support our team in all areas of the café and most importantly be a great mentor to our students through the important and often challenging time of finding their first job.

Key responsibilities
- Provide mentorship to young people who are enrolled in Hospitality course
- Support training and café team
- Provides quality customer service
- Clean and hygienic kitchen and surroundings in keeping with health regulations
- Exhibit professional image of the service, always displaying professionalism and integrity

Qualifications and skills required
- Hospitality experience preferred.

Capabilities and personal attributes
- Ability to demonstrate maturity and leadership skills
- Ability to build rapport with young people
- Empathetic and understanding approach to working with young people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously when required
- Ability to work with professional discretion and confidentiality
- A respect and willingness to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army

Time required and commitment

3-5 days per week

9am to 3pm

Background and check requirements
- As this role involves dealing with confidential information, it requires a Police Check
- As we are a youth service working with young people, it requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWC)
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check._