Cafe Barista

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Are you passionate about crafting the perfect cup of coffee?

Do you thrive in a dynamic and friendly environment?

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cafe Barista to join our team. As a key player in our café, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional barista coffees and beverages, ensuring each customer receives a delightful and timely experience.

Working closely with our Cafe Manager and a group of passionate volunteers, you will contribute to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back for more. If you're a values-driven individual who enjoys taking the initiative, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and be a part of an extraordinary café experience.

• Ensure customers feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service always
• Handle customer complaints in a timely manner
• Prepare foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods as the Café Manager requires
• Grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers – ensuring consistency in high quality offerings to customers
• Understand brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality
• Implement and complete recruitment and selection processes in a timely manner
• Train and develop volunteers in all aspects of the café including cleaning, food preparation, beverage preparation, money transactions (register) and customer service
• Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained (milk, coffee beans, etc)
• Clean and restock work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitising equipment and utensils
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and maintained in excellent working condition
• Support the volunteer team by helping to maintain a safe working environment

This is a part-time (15 hours per week) position located in Morley, WA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, Level 3.

• Experience as a Barista, with food handling
• Experience of Safe Food Handling
• Knowledge of legislated requirements under the Food and Beverages Act
• A National Criminal History Check is required
• Ongoing training as requested by the Corps Officer and/or Café Manager

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today