Role: Café Attendant and Barista

Status: Casual

Location: Mancel College @ Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane

Role Commencing: As soon as possible

Are you a coffee enthusiast and with a knack for creating a welcoming atmosphere and great food? Mancel College is looking for a Casual Cafe Attendant and Barista to jump right into the action, helping us deliver exceptional service and delicious food.

You will be working in a small team of 2 in our College Café and help keep things running smoothly during the busy morning rush, brewing high quality coffee, preparing and servicing fresh food for friendly staff, energetic students, busy parents and local tradies. You will also assist with maintaining a clean and organised workspace, assisting with restocking inventory, and supporting food preparation.

Our cafe is more than just a place to grab a bite - it's a lively gathering spot for the entire school community. You will be interacting with a wide range of customers and consistently delivering warm, positive service that enhances our community spirit.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As our Cafe Assistant & Barista, you will:

Contribute to the smooth flow of daily cafe operations, especially during busy periods, adapting quickly to demand.

Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and beverages with outstanding barista skills.

Maintain stock levels, support supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Assist with food preparation and service, ensuring our offerings are fresh, appealing, and served efficiently.

Collaborate with the school and external community to provide a welcoming cafe environment.

Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving enquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

A valid Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card).

An organised, plan ahead and service focused individual.

Previous experience in a cafe or hospitality role, with strong café operational skills.

Expertise in barista skills, food preparation, safe food handling, and supporting kitchen operations.

Food Safety Supervisor Qualifications (desirable)

Strong communication and collaboration skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent time management and multitasking skills to balance competing demands.

A positive, friendly attitude with a focus on teamwork.

BENEFITS:

What can we give you in return for your passion:

An exceptionally satisfying experience as you support our tuck shop and serve our community

Remuneration commensurate with experience and performance

More take home pay: How can we offer this? A little-known fact is that as a Not-For Profit organisation, we can offer our employees Salary Packaging options to boost their take-home pay by 6% - 12% per annum (up to $7,500 increase in the amount you take home and spend, rather than going to taxes).

WHY JOIN US:

Mancel College is part of Australia’s Peak Body, Language Disorder Australia.

What makes us great is our people and our people are all about educating, supporting and advocating for children and young people with Language Disorder, so that they can connect, belong and achieve.

Come see what we can do and how you can make a difference.

WANT TO KNOW MORE:

We love to chat! If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, contact Feren Elana, HR Officer at [email protected] or 07 3778 3491.

Find more information on Mancel College: https://mancelcollege.qld.edu.au/

HOW DO I APPLY:

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Language Disorder Australia is committed to safe and supportive work practices as a child safe organisation. All workers are required to participate in security screening relevant to their role including Criminal History/Police checks, Teacher Registration or Relevant Body checks, identification and references checks, Working With Children Checks and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to eligibility to engage in activities including children and young people. Additionally, our workers are required to understand and follow the Child Protection Policy and Processes