Casual Cafe and Kitchen Assistant

Join the team delivering exceptional café and catering experiences across the Willoughby community

Enjoy a dynamic role focused on food safety, quality service, and customer satisfaction

Hourly rate of $33.21 plus 12% Superannuation

Make a Difference Where You Work

Bring your passion for food and service to Willoughby City Council as a Casual Cafe and Kitchen Assistant. Support the smooth running of Blend Café by preparing tasty meals and beverages, while delivering friendly and professional customer service that makes our community feel welcome.

Why Join Us?

Community Impact: Be part of a team providing welcoming café and catering services enjoyed by the Willoughby community.

Food Safety Excellence: Work within strict food safety standards and gain experience in safe food handling practices.

Skill Enhancement: Build your expertise in food preparation, beverage service, and event catering.

About the Role

As a Casual Cafe and Kitchen Assistant, you will:

Operate Blend Café, including set-up, closing, till duties, placing orders, and serving hot and cold food and beverages.

Prepare daily food, short-order meals, and event catering as directed by the Food Services Coordinator.

Ensure all food safety handling and Food Services operations comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (Standard 3.2.2 A Food Safety Practices and General Requirement) at all times

Prepare espresso drinks, milkshakes, fresh juices, and assist with catering orders alongside the Food Services team.

Perform cleaning duties, including dishwashing, equipment, floors, and regularly clearing and cleaning Blend Café tables, dining areas, and courtyard.

Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures per Food Standards Australia New Zealand.

Assist with stock management and food ordering, and support catering and event work at off-site locations as required.

What You’ll Bring

Certificate III in Cookery and/or demonstrated cooking experience

Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to excellent customer service

Proven time management and organisational skills to meet deadlines in a busy food environment

Able to work effectively in a team and support colleagues across Food Services

Willingness to obtain Food Safety Supervisor certification

Experience in short-order cooking and catering for events

Experience in setting up café servery with daily produce, ensuring food safety and presentation

Experience in operating a till and Eftpos Machine

Commitment to WHS principles, risk reduction, and attending relevant training

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles

Current NSW Drivers Licence

Desirable

Knowledge of Food Safety Practices and Standards

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact Ellen Miller, Community Venues and Services Team Leader, at [email protected] or on 02 9777 7801.

Applications should address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 11.30 pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.