Cafe Attendant

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YMCA Victoria is hiring a Cafe Attendant at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre, with casual hours at $31.18 per hour plus super or part time at $24.95 per hour plus super. You will manage food and beverage prep and service, cash handling, cleaning, and safety compliance while supporting events and upholding the YMCA Healthy Food and Beverage Policy. Essential qualifications include CPR, First Aid, Do Food Safely, and Responsible Service of Alcohol; a working with children check may be required. Hospitality experience helps, but strong communication, teamwork and guest engagement matter most. Show flexibility in rosters and a customer focused approach. Apply now via the Apply button; YMCA is an inclusive Circle Back employer and will respond to every applicant.

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. 

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre (APARC) is part of the Boroondara Leisure Facilities and is managed by YMCA Victoria. Running a variety of fitness programs to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle. The centre is home to five pools; an outdoor 25m Pool, Indoor 25m Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, 2 spas, a toddler pool with a feature play slide and a sauna. Ashburton also has 2 basketball courts, a gym, creche and a café.

About the role

Based at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre, you will be responsible for food and beverage preparation and service including:

• Cash handling, food handling, cleaning and adhering to occupational health and safety within the café and catering for events.
• Will be highly motivated and passionate about food services.
• Commitment to the implementation and promotion of the YMCA Healthy Food and Beverage Policy.

This role is being offer as either a casual position with an hourly rate of $31.18 + Super, or a part time position with an hourly rate of $24.95 + Super.

About you

Experience is desirable but not mandatory, if you have any of the following skills we'd love to hear from you:

• Communication – Ability to communicate with a variety of people varying in age, ability and background
• Teamwork – Team focused attitude, with ability to work with a range of people to achieve outcomes
• Engagement – Ability to engage with customers to create an engaging and welcoming environment
• Previous experience in hospitality will be highly regarded
• Basic computer skills
• Barista experience desirable
• Food preparation experience desirable

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Do Food Safely certificate
• **Responsible Service of Alcohol**

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence, all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role, a National Police Check may also be undertaken. 

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

If this is you, click the Apply button now.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.