INTRODUCTION:

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, is a not-for-profit organisation and an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle which offers community support and empowerment opportunities.
Located in the heart of Newcastle West, our social enterprise Café, Martha, is currently offering one permanent part-time position (15 hours per week) and two casual opportunities for Food & Beverage Attendants.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Work in a supportive and friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Supportive management, ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible family friendly working conditions.

DESCRIPTION:

Position Description
Martha Café is a social enterprise café owned and operated by CatholicCare Social Services Hunter Manning that operates Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm as well as hosts functions and conferences in the evenings, public holidays and on weekends.
Staffed by a Professional Chef, Food & Beverage Coordinator, and provides employment opportunities to a diverse range of individuals, including vulnerable young people, refugees, and asylum seekers.
The role of a Food & Beverage Attendant involves delivering social justice and community programs by working within the café and supporting events, functions, and catering needs.
Additionally, the attendant is expected to provide professional and friendly customer service, ensuring high-quality food and beverage service in compliance with Food Safety Standards and Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Experience/Criteria

• Sound experience working in Café/restaurants and high-volume espresso bars with experience as a barista.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a commitment to providing effective customer service and building relationships.
• The patience and empathy to work with staff from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and young people who have been in care.
• Proven high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and within a team environment to achieve operational outcomes in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision and direction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal), including the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees, the community and external stakeholders.
• Have exceptional organisational and time management skills with a high attention to detail when performing duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours in accordance with functions, bookings and catering requirements.
• The ability to adhere to company WH&S policies and Food Safety Guidelines to ensure a safe and productive Café.

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

For further information regarding this position, please contact: Kathryn Osborne - kathryn.osborne@catholiccare.org.au
Applications will be reviewed as received up until: 11:59pm, Monday, 15 September 2025.
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation

Please refer the Job description for details