About the role The successful candidate will support the kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a rapid-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key responsibilities
Support volunteer engagement and program implementation
Communicate and consult closely with Café Manager on operational needs, customer feedback, and suppliers
Offer exceptional customer service producing high-quality food and beverages
Adhere to all food safety regulations
Maintain cleanliness of the cafe dining and kitchen spaces
Maintain operational protocols within the cafe
Easy preparation and presentation of food and beverages to a high standard
Reheat and cool food to the correct temperature
Make coffee when required
Cater for events

About you
Previous experience in a café, catering or hospitality workplace
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Ability to work under pressure and multi task effectively
Maintains a positive attitude and a genuine passion for food and customer service




Excellent verbal and written skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise competing work demands, delegate clearly and meet strict deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills: builds rapport, listens, communicates clearly and tactfully
Recognised Barista accreditation is preferred
Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Successful National Criminal History Check, current Working with Children Check, and attendance of Safe Church Training required

About us

Manningham Uniting Church (MUC) is a community of the Uniting Church in Australia in the City of Manningham, worshipping, celebrating and witnessing God's transformational love in the world, enabling people to discover new life through the Holy Spirit and to live by that discovery. MUC is committed to issues of social justice and working with the wider community for the common good of all. MUC was formed in 2011 and operates from the purpose-built church and community centre in Templestowe, opened in 2021.

In its life and service MUC seeks to welcome and contribute to the wider community.

📌 Catering Assistant And Barista Templestowe (Australia)
🏢 Manningham Uniting Church
📍 Australia