Cafe and Functions Assistant - Expression of Interest - North Region at Anglicare Sydney

Gordon, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Food Preparation, Espresso Coffee, POS System Operation, Tidiness, Event Support, Empathy, Attention To Detail, Food Safety, Hygiene Practices, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Focus, Willingness To Learn, Barista Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Please note that this job ad is an Expression of Interest and does not indicate the immediate availability of a specific position. Instead, it serves as an invitation to join our talent pool for potential roles that may arise in the future. By submitting your details, you’ll be considered for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience and location to our cafés. Transform lives, every single day Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. Are you passionate about great coffee, friendly service, and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want a job that’s not just work but also a rewarding experience every day? We are looking for energetic, kind-hearted Café All-Rounders to join our team. Your opportunity As a Café and Functions Assistant, you’ll be doing more than serving coffee – you’ll be creating an atmosphere that feels like home for our residents! Your key responsibilities include: Delivering top-notch customer service with warmth and a smile Preparing food and beverages with care, including crafting delicious espresso coffee Operating our POS system and managing payments effortlessly Ensuring the café is always tidy, welcoming, and ready for action – from setup to clean-up Supporting events and activities that bring life to our villages! What you’ll bring Empathy to interact respectfully with elderly residents, attention to detail, and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do. To thrive in this role, you will need: Food Handling Certificate (preferred) Working with Children Check (required) Hospitality and customer service experience Food service or front of house experience, along with barista skills (preferred) Your commute is within 20mins of our locations You will also have: A kind, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Why Anglicare Sydney? At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you. On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us: Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life For Permanent roles, pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our careers application portal. As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer. Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Application Close Date: March 31, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include delivering top-notch customer service with warmth, preparing food and beverages including espresso coffee, and operating the POS system. The assistant will also maintain café tidiness and support village events and activities.