Why should I join the Compass Institute?

At Compass, we aim to foster a culture where each person can express their unique potential and achieve ‘whole-of-life’ goals. We believe that when you genuinely love what you do, and when your vision and values are aligned with those of the organisation and your team, magic happens!

Excellent hours! Cafe open WEEK-DAYS ONLY 7.00am -2.30pm

• If you are passionate about being part of a team that positively impacts the lives of others each day,

this is the role for you!

• Compass is a values-based organisation, and we focus all our effort on supporting our trainees

(clients) to have choice and control

• We are a supportive team who have fun; we are empowered and creative

• There are salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation

• Employee Assistance Program and personal development opportunities

• Compass is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer

What can I expect in a typical working day as a Short Order Cook at Connections Cafe?

As a social enterprise cafe, Connections provides meaningful vocational opportunities for people with disabilities to gain real-world hospitality and customer service experience and unleash their inner barista, cook, and waiter/waitress.

Our Cafe kitchen is a busy hub,



and we are seeking a skilled cook who will work to prepare breakfast and lunch meals for our customers. Our menu is tasty, wholesome food, and we pride ourselves on our customer service and commitment to our local community.

Working as our Connections Cafe Short Order Cook:

• You will step in and run the kitchen for all day-to-day service delivery

• You will be responsible for end-to-end food preparation for menu items and catering

• Cook menu items - short order grill work and food plating

• Bake items for sale in the cafe and catering orders, sometimes with help of one of our keen Trainees

• Support Trainees in the kitchen to learn how to prepare food and manage other kitchen tasks

• General kitchen duties, cleaning, dishes, etc

What are the requirements to become a Short Order Cook?

• Proven experience as a Short Order Cook

• Will be a calm, patient person who enjoys training others

• Experience with stock rotation and food safety

• Proven experience multitasking and time management skills

• Ability to work autonomously and be an active problem solver

• Great communication skills and enjoys teaching others

• Food Handling Certificate preferred

• Have or be willing to get a Disability Worker Screening and Working with Children Blue Card

• Dedicated to empowering others and making a difference!

📌 Short Order Cook (Kuluin)
🏢 THE COMPASS INSTITUTE
📍 Kuluin