Cafe Assistant

**Location**: Sydney

**Contract Type**: Casual

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser

**The Team**
As a Firm we recognise that the provision of first class legal services requires a talented and supportive team. At the very front line of this is our Sydney Client Services Team which caters for a wide variety of client and staff events ranging from coffee catch ups, sandwich lunches, buffets, and fine dining events.

To support their efforts, the Client Services team has a full café set up, with state of the art cafe equipment. The objectives of the Barista is to provide consistently good coffee and the highest level of customer service to our staff who frequent the café.

We are currently looking for an experienced professional with a real passion for coffee, food and customer service to join our team on a full time basis.

**Your Role**
Reporting to the Head Barista, you will take a 'hands on' involvement with all tasks and responsibilities including:
- In conjunction with another barista, preparing large volume barista coffee- Making large volumes of shots and frothing and pouring of milk- Taking and preparing food orders (including toast)- Occasional opening or closing café required- Cashiering- Ensure the café area and tables are neat and clean at all times- Assist in unpacking and shelving and rotating deliveries- Adhere to all firm policies and procedures, such as confidentiality and WHS- Participate in staff meetings to discuss areas of activity, concern and general feedback- Other duties as directed by Head Barista / Client Floor Team Leader

You will be required to work on a rotating shift roster between the hours of 7.00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Overtime may be required for from time to time. This unique role will offer the successful individual the opportunity to join a group of hard working professionals, who encourage collaboration and innovative thinking.

**More About You**
You will have at least 2+ years previous barista experience in a high volume environment. Other café experience such as making toast, cash handling cashiering will be highly regarded. You will also need to have a passion for customer service.

In addition, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
- Exceptional coffee-making skills- Strong experience as a Barista in a high volume environment- Experience with calibrating a coffee machine and grinder- Food safety skills- An uncompromising commitment to delivering outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner;- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to liaise at all levels;- Solid food and beverage knowledge- Full working rights in Australia essential- First Aid Certificate- Responsible Service of Alcohol highly regarded

We are also looking for someone who has:
- A passion for customer service;- Initiative and a proactive approach;- Impeccable personal presentation is a must- A driven and enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to teamwork.

**Why MinterEllison**

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

**How to apply**

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