Café Assistant

Join Our Team at Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses - Truganina Central

Be part of a proud family-owned business with over 120 years of baking excellence.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses is a multi-award-winning, family-owned bakery with over 70 stores across Victoria. Since 1901, we’ve been delighting customers with our premium cakes, pastries, and baked goods. Our Truganina Central store is now on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic Café All Rounder to join our friendly and energetic team

Position: Café All Rounder

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Truganina Central Shopping Centre

Availability Required: Mornings - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

About the Role:
We’re seeking a motivated and customer-focused team member who thrives in a fast-paced café environment. You’ll be an all-rounder, confidently supporting the day-to-day operations and delivering exceptional service. Your responsibilities will include:

- Serving customers with a friendly and professional attitude
- Taking cake orders and assisting with general front-of-house duties
- Making coffee and other beverages (barista experience highly regarded)
- Maintaining store cleanliness and food safety standards
- Handling cash and EFTPOS transactions accurately
- Assisting the team to ensure smooth and efficient operations

What We’re Looking For:

- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A positive, can-do attitude with strong initiative
- Basic cash handling and POS knowledge
- Flexibility and reliability, especially on weekday mornings
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Previous café or hospitality experience (preferred but not essential)
- Barista skills are a bonus

Why Join Us?

Ferguson Plarre is more than just a workplace - it’s a community. We’re proud of our supportive and values-driven culture. Our core values include:
Caring & Passionate | Grateful & Honest | Accountable | Fun | Generous | Sustainable

What We Offer:

- On-the-job training and development
- Flexible working hours
- Penalty rates where applicable
- A happy, vibrant team environment
- Opportunities to grow within the company

Sound like the role for you?

Learn more about our brand:
**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $20.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025