About the role

The successful candidate will support the kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key responsibilities

• Support volunteer engagement and program implementation
• Communicate and consult closely with Café Manager on operational needs, customer feedback, and suppliers
• Offer exceptional customer service producing high-quality food and beverages
• Adhere to all food safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe dining and kitchen spaces
• Maintain operational protocols within the cafe
• Simple preparation and presentation of food and beverages to a high standard
• Reheat and cool food to the correct temperature
• Make coffee when required
• Cater for events

About you

• Previous experience in a café, catering or hospitality environment
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work under pressure and multi task effectively
• Maintains a positive attitude and a genuine passion for food and customer service
• Excellent verbal and written skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise competing work demands, delegate clearly and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills: builds rapport, listens, communicates clearly and tactfully
• Recognised Barista accreditation is preferred
• Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Successful National Criminal History Check, current Working with Children Check, and attendance of Safe Church Training required

About us

Manningham Uniting Church (MUC) is a community of the Uniting Church in Australia in the City of Manningham, worshipping, celebrating and witnessing God's transformational love in the world, enabling people to discover new life through the Holy Spirit and to live by that discovery. MUC is committed to issues of social justice and working with the wider community for the common good of all. MUC was formed in 2011 and operates from the purpose-built church and community centre in Templestowe, opened in 2021. In its life and service MUC seeks to welcome and contribute to the wider community.

About the role

The successful candidate will support the kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key responsibilities

• Support volunteer engagement and program implementation
• Communicate and consult closely with Café Manager on operational needs, customer feedback, and suppliers
• Offer exceptional customer service producing high-quality food and beverages
• Adhere to all food safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe dining and kitchen spaces
• Maintain operational protocols within the cafe
• Simple preparation and presentation of food and beverages to a high standard
• Reheat and cool food to the correct temperature
• Make coffee when required
• Cater for events

About you

• Previous experience in a café, catering or hospitality environment
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work under pressure and multi task effectively
• Maintains a positive attitude and a genuine passion for food and customer service
• Excellent verbal and written skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise competing work demands, delegate clearly and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills: builds rapport, listens, communicates clearly and tactfully
• Recognised Barista accreditation is preferred
• Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Successful National Criminal History Check, current Working with Children Check, and attendance of Safe Church Training required

About us

Manningham Uniting Church (MUC) is a community of the Uniting Church in Australia in the City of Manningham, worshipping, celebrating and witnessing God's transformational love in the world, enabling people to discover new life through the Holy Spirit and to live by that discovery. MUC is committed to issues of social justice and working with the wider community for the common good of all. MUC was formed in 2011 and operates from the purpose-built church and community centre in Templestowe, opened in 2021. In its life and service MUC seeks to welcome and contribute to the wider community.