Cafe Assistant | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
About This Job
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We’re known for our legal and consulting expertise – and for our inclusive and authentic character.
Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.
As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx
The Team
As a Firm we recognise that the provision of first class legal and consulting services requires a talented and supportive team. At the very front line of this is our Melbourne Client Services Team which caters for a wide variety of client and staff events ranging from coffee catch ups, sandwich lunches, buffets, and fine dining events.
To support their efforts, the Client Services team has a full café set up, with state of the art cafe equipment. The objectives of the Barista is to provide consistently good coffee and the highest level of customer service to our staff who frequent the café.
We are currently looking for an experienced professional with a real passion for coffee, food and customer service to join our team on a full time basis on a 6 month fixed term contract.
Your Role
Reporting to the Head Barista, you will take a ‘hands on’ involvement with all tasks and responsibilities including:
In conjunction with another barista, preparing large volume barista coffee / Making large volumes of shots and frothing and pouring of milk
Taking and preparing food orders
Occasional opening or closing café required
Cashiering
Ensure the café area and tables are neat and clean at all times
Adhere to all firm policies and procedures, such as confidentiality and WHS
Participate in staff meetings to discuss areas of activity, concern and general feedback
Other duties as directed by Head Barista / Client Floor Team Leader.
You will be required to work on a rotating shift roster between the hours of 7.30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday (no weekends). Overtime may be required for from time to time.
More About You
You will have at least 2+ years previous barista experience in a high volume environment. Other café experience such as preparing food, cash handling cashiering will be highly regarded.
In addition, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
Strong experience as a Barista in a high volume environment
Food safety skills
An uncompromising commitment to delivering outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner
Exceptional communication skills and an ability to liaise at all levels
A passion for customer service
Solid food and beverage knowledge.
