Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

The Hope Street and Hope on Boundary Cafés are a not-for-profit social enterprise connecting the community with people who have been excluded from the workforce, in defence of local food production and a diverse, inclusive local neighbourhood.

We provide opportunities for people facing barriers to employment to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. We also collaborate with local training providers, cafes, and restaurants to build supported pathways to employment and a sustainable livelihood.

Community is important to us, so we combine ongoing support, like practical work readiness skilling and training for participants, with events, exhibitions, art, and music. We work on the premise of creating a seasonal menu using local and sustainable products. We aim to work closely with local co-ops and suppliers to bring you wholesome, lovingly created meals.

How you will make a difference:

As a Food and Beverage Attendant you will work as part of the Hope Street Cafe team to provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming and memorable café environment. You will be responsible for day-to-day café and bar operations and ensuring high quality service and products. You will work with the Social Enterprise team to develop the social enterprise into a successful local community resource. The Food and Beverage Attendant will work in a café front of house/ customer service role which requires engagement with a diverse community.

This is a permanent part time positions available and are classified under the Restaurant Award Level 4.

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. You will also need:

• Basic food preparation, food hygiene handling skills.
• Strong customer service skills & ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• High standard in grooming, presentation, attitude, and work ethics. Experience working in hospitality service industry including high level Barista skills, good working knowledge of till systems and cash handling.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with or supervising apprentices, trainees, and/or volunteers.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Food and Beverage Attendant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page at the Apply Now link to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

While there is a deadline to receive applications, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.