Barista/cafe Assistant

2 days ago


Ballarat, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

**Overview**: **Work type**:Part time **Salary**:Salary not specified **Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 **Occupation**: Teacher **Location**: Ballarat **Reference**: 1474464 **Location Profile**: Ballarat Specialist School caters for students aged from 3 to 18 years who have a diagnosed intellectual disability ranging from mild to profound. Ballarat Specialist School is a dual-campus K-12 school organised around four stages of learning - Early Learning (Ages 3-5), Primary School (Ages 5-12), Middle School (Ages 12-15) and Senior School (Ages 15-18). Our Early Learning to Middle School students are accommodated at our main Gillies Street Campus. Our Senior School students are located at our 8.09 hectare FARM Campus in Norman Street. Our current enrolment is approximately 430 students. Our school's mission is "Achieving Personal Success Together". We strive to enable our students and staff to reach their full potential in a safe, stimulating and flexible learning environment. Our educational programs provide a balanced and personalised curriculum where student achievement is acknowledged and celebrated. Our specialist programs include: Science, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education (PE) and Hospitality. The school also operates the Vintage Soul Op Shop and a café at our Norman street FARM campus. Through these enterprises, we can offer students pathways to future employment as these school-based work areas and programs are connected to the specific delivery of Certificate I in life skills and Certificate II Courses through local TAFE institutes. The courses conducted onsite are Kitchen Operations, Retail, Horticulture, Visual Arts, Sport & Recreation, Music Industry and Work skills. Our supermarket, 'Mini 'Woolies' provides an onsite and real life supermarket experience for our primary and middle school students at Gillies Street. Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) are developed by the Student Support Group, which comprises parents and carers, outside agencies, and school staff. The IEPs are then implemented by school staff, including Classroom Staff, Education Assistants and supported by the Integrated Service Team. **Selection Criteria**: **SC1 - Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment** Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of café-related tasks including food and beverage preparation, customer service, point-of-sale operation, stock rotation, and cleaning duties while maintaining a high standard of safety and hygiene in a school setting. **SC2 - Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students, and the capacity to support students who are learning or undertaking work experience** Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, and members of the public. Demonstrated experience or willingness to support students who are learning or completing work experience in a café setting, by providing clear guidance, modelling safe and professional work practices, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. **SC3 - Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Hospitality Equipment including Coffee Machine as relevant to the position** Experience using a range of hospitality and café equipment, including commercial coffee machines, ovens, fridges, and other kitchen tools, with an understanding of safe and proper use in line with industry standards. **SC4 - Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including the school community and the public.** Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a school community. Works collaboratively with café staff, educators, and support personnel while demonstrating a flexible and team-oriented approach. **SC5 - A commitment to professional learning and growth** Willingness to participate in relevant training and professional development, including food safety, student support, and hospitality practices, to continually improve skills and contribute to a positive and evolving café environment. **Role**: The Barista / Café Assistant plays a vital role in the successful daily operations of the school café. This includes preparing and serving a range of food and beverages, with a particular focus on barista-made coffee, ensuring a high standard of product quality and presentation. The role also involves upholding strict hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all customers. In addition to delivering friendly and efficient customer service to students, staff, and members of the public, the Barista / Café Assistant also supports the school¿s educational goals by working closely with students undertaking training or work experience in the café. This includes modelling professional café practices, guiding students through tasks, providing encouragement


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