We're Hiring!

If you have experience in aged care catering and a love for great coffee, this is the role for you! We’re looking for a Part-Time Barista - Food Services Assistant at Wattleglen, Sale, VIC who values respect, teamwork, and care in every cup and every meal they serve and who is available to work weekends.

About us

As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also offers home care services in multiple states and manages more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the role

As a weekend Barista, you’ll:

• Prepare coffee and other barista-style beverages to order, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Serve residents, visitors, and staff with a friendly, and respectful approach.
• Maintain a clean and organised café.
• Support high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Help create a welcoming and enjoyable café experience for everyone.

Key Duties

• Make coffee and tea to order, including espresso-based drinks, and ensure quality presentation.
• Take customer orders, serve food and beverages, and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and café surfaces.
• Monitor stock levels and notify supervisors of low supplies.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Report any issues or concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Essential Requirements:

• Barista Training Course/Barista Certificate
• Completion of a Food Handling Course
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience as a barista in aged care setting or in a hospitality role

Why you will love working at Respect

• Not for profit, value-based organisation
• Above award hourly rates
• Career Pathways, education and training opportunities

Our Values

• Respect – Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
• Care – Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.
• Teamwork – Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.
• Courage – Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
• Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
• Innovation – Think differently to solve problems.
• Excellence – Drive quality to continuously improve.