Catering Assistant/Food Service Assistant

Café Attendant/Food Service Assistant - Arcare Parkwood
Salary Range -
Minimum $ $29.62 per hour

• Must be flexible to work across both café attendant duties and aged care food service responsibilities.
• Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Barista Experience is highly desirable
• Retention bonus + Additional leave
• Job security paired with fulfilling and profoundly rewarding task

About Arcare
As one of Australia's leading aged care providers, we have over 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.

Backed by a dedicated team of over 8500 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.

Benefits

• Above Award Rates
• Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more
• Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift and public holidays
• Paid Training and Development days
• Reward & Recognition programs including CEO incentives and National Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a dual role as
Café Attendant / Food Service Assistant
. In this position, you will support both the café and dining services within our aged care residence, helping create enjoyable dining and café experiences for residents, staff, and visitors

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Customer Service: Provide friendly and attentive service to residents, staff, and visitors in the café and dining areas. Greet customers, take orders, and interact with residents in a caring and professional manner.
• Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, as well as light meals and snacks in the café. Assist with meal preparation in the kitchen, including chopping, portioning, and assembling simple dishes under supervision.
• Meal Service: Serve meals to residents in the dining room, ensuring dietary requirements and preferences are met. Set up tables and ensure the dining area is welcoming and comfortable.
• Cash Handling: Handle café transactions accurately and securely, ensuring professionalism at all times.
• Stock Management: Monitor inventory of food, beverages, and supplies for both café and dining areas. Restock as required and inform supervisors of low stock.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of the café, dining areas, and kitchen. Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment, and ensure all areas meet health, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills & Experience

• Food Handlers Certificate.
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.
• Barista experience is highly desirable

Ready to Apply
Our people and culture set us apart and our ongoing focus of working together as one team. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.