AddressAbout Carpentaria
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults. We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
About the Cafe
The Café at Harry’s Place was purpose built by Carpentaria to offer meaningful training and employment opportunities. We want to support people with a disability to develop their hospitality skills and live their best life.
Our Café is dedicated to serving fantastic coffee and fresh lunch options in a friendly and welcoming environment.
About the role
Harry's Place Café requires an engaging, courteous Kitchen Hand who is passionate about food preparation and customer service. This position involves working in a not-for-profit café which offers opportunities for training and employment for people of all abilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting cafe team to prepare, cook and present cafe food, including catering orders and daily specials
- Maintaining kitchen and service areas to comply with food safety standards, regulations and quality controls
- Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, in the dining area, or behind the counter
- Ensuring adequate food stock and rotation of stored food
- Work alongside the team to receive food deliveries, ensuring prompt and correct storage
- Completing monthly stock take
- Café cleaning duties including, but not limited to emptying bins and sanitising equipment/utensils, cleaning coffee machines and other food/drink preparation equipment
- Providing support to trainees taking part in disability employment program
- Serving of food and drinks, including taking customer orders and table service to the dining area, as well any other duties directed by Café Supervisor and Chef
This position offers great lifestyle hours Mon-Fri, with shifts rostered between 6am - 3pm.
About you
We are looking for someone with kitchen and hospitality experience who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and delivering exceptional customer service. You will be friendly and professional, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Minimum one years' experience as a Kitchen Hand in a café or restaurant
- A passion and love for good quality food and coffee
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of people
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively and productively as part of a small team
- Ability to thrive in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure at all times
- Commitment to working with and supporting people with a disability
- Certificate II or above in Kitchen Operations / Hospitality (preferred but not essential)
- Certificate in Food Safety/Food Handling (preferred but not essential)
- Barista or baking skills a bonus!
You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid & CPR Certificate and NT Drivers Licence.
Why work with us?
We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with an awesome team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.
We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- No weekends, nights, public holidays, or split shifts – enjoy a great work-life balance!
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
- Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Share your skills to support trainees to achieve their unique goals – love what you do and why you do it!
How to apply
Information regarding Carpentaria and a copy of the position description can be accessed via our website at www.carpentaria.org.au. To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team via the Seek apply button.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For further information about the role, please contact Tenell Hindson at **************@carpentaria.org.au or phone: (08) 8920 9***.
