Cafe Assistant/Barista

Precruitment · Cairns QLD · Casual/Holiday
Posted today

Cafe Assistant/Barista

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist in food preparation and customer service in a café setting.
  • Prepare and serve beverages, ensuring quality and hygiene standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in the café area.

About The Client

Our client is an integral part of the Cairns community, delivering high-quality education and services across Far North Queensland.

About the Opportunity

A Café Assistant/Barista plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of a cafe. We are looking for an experienced food and beverage professional who is versatile enough to assist in food preparation in the kitchen but who is also capable of serving customers over the front counter. In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Taking orders, operating cash register and POS Station.
  • Service of hot and cold beverages and food items.
  • Preparing and serving coffee, tea, and other beverages.
  • Operating espresso machines and ensuring quality drinks.
  • Supporting all aspects of food preparation, quality control and food display.
  • Ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies and consumables for Café area and stock rotation.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the Café and all areas pertaining to the Café ensuring food handling and health and safety guidelines are met.
  • Remove food scraps, empty and clean Café bins, and wash, dry and store all crockery and utensils in order to provide a safe and hygienic work environment.
  • Strip, clean, reassemble and maintain all food preparation and cooking appliances.
  • Ensure day to day activities align with business operation as directed by your supervisor.

About You

  • Must be able to work Full Time hours.
  • Previous experience as a Barista would be highly regarded.
  • A Visa that is valid for the next 12 months.
  • All certificates and tickets required for food preparation and service.
  • Can start IMMEDIATELY and stay for the entire contract.
  • Strong team player and fantastic communication skills.

To Apply

Applications should be forwarded by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

Should the above role not be of interest to you but you would like to be considered for other similar roles, please feel free to call us on (07) 4034 5000 for a confidential conversation about how we can assist you in finding your next career opportunity.

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Skills

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Cash handlingCoffee makingCustomer serviceFood and beverage knowledgeFood and beverage serviceFood display and presentationFood preparationFood safetyHygiene and cleanlinessPos operationStock managementTeamwork

Licenses & certifications

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Barista certificationFirst aid certificateFood handling certificate

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