Cafe jobs in Coorparoo QLD

• Competitive payrates + Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrifice options
• Supportive purpose driven organisation
• Conveniently located in Holland Park

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care is seeking a part-time Café Attendant to join our team at our beautiful Duhig Village Residential Aged Care Home in Holland Park.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates, plus access to generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Flexible shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
• Strong and inclusive staff culture.
• Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Additional wellbeing support through our Thrive program, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.

About the role

In this role, you will play an important part in preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious meals while providing excellent customer service in the Duhig Village Café. Working as part of a supportive hospitality team, you will assist with day-to-day café and kitchen operations to ensure residents, families, visitors and staff receive high-quality food and service.

Most importantly, you will bring a passion for cooking, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering a warm, welcoming and person-centred dining experience that reflects Southern Cross Care Queensland's values.

What are the key responsibilities?

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, cook, plate and serve meals, snacks and beverages to a high standard.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to residents, families, visitors and staff in the café.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Clean kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and café facilities.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, receiving, checking and storing food and supplies.
• Complete basic kitchen records, including meal counts and food safety documentation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time while maintaining quality and presentation.
• Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies, food safety requirements and SCCQ procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the hospitality team to provide a positive dining experience.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desired).
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen, café or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Good knowledge of food safety principles and HACCP practices (preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassion, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting older people.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.