Café Assistant

• Tax-free benefit: Up to $18,549 of your income tax-free through salary packaging
• Purposeful work: Use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference
• Professional development: Benefit from opportunities for career growth and skill development
• Permanent part-time position: Enjoy job stability and security with full-time work

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

The Café Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations our brand-new café at Glynde on a permanent part time basis Saturday – Tuesday 25 hours per week. You must be able to work collaboratively with the entire Hotel Services team in the provision of consumer-centered, quality-focused services, this position is responsible for assisting with the preparation and delivery of high-quality food and beverages that meet the dietary needs and preferences of consumers and visitors. The Café Assistant ensures a welcoming and safe environment for consumers, high quality barista skills, light cooking, adhering to food safety regulations and promoting a positive dining experience.

Preparation of menu items including light cooking, serving meals, coffee making and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene within the café. The role also involves engaging with consumers, providing excellent customer service, and helping with special events or catering requests when required including evenings. The Café Assistant, while supporting the café supervisor in a second in charge capacity to ensure smooth operation of services. You must contribute to the overall well-being and satisfaction of residents, ensuring that every dining experience is enjoyable and meets the required service standards.

The ideal candidate for the Café Assistant role is a friendly and reliable individual with experience in a café or hospitality environment. They ideally hold a Certificate III or IV in Hospitality, along with current Food Safety and RSA certifications. They are confident using commercial kitchen equipment, preparing and serving food and beverages, and operating a POS system. Excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential. The candidate is safety-conscious, well-organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. A genuine interest in supporting older adults and contributing to a positive dining experience is key. Flexibility to work evenings and across multiple sites is also required.

Candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment with the successful candidate requiring current NDIS worker clearance and RSA.

At our organisation, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment with ample opportunities for growth as we continue to expand. We believe in fostering a professional yet fun culture where every team member is valued. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing in your career, this role offers the perfect balance.

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Applications close 5:00 pm Friday19 September 2025

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.