Two Roles: Cook & Café Allrounders

Location: Port Macquarie

 

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR TWO SEPERATE ROLES!!

Cook Role

Are you ready to say goodbye to working on nights & weekends?

Looking for a role that gives you your life back?

Join our team at Fresh+ Cafe at Port Macquarie! We are looking for an experienced and passionate Full Time Cook to join our team! This is paid under the FFIA award Level 3.

This is a Monday to Friday role but requires early starts (6.30am)

What being a Cook is all about:

• Bain-marie style cooking/Short-order cooking
• Food preparation and presentation of ingredients & menu items
• Maintaining a clean workspace in accordance with Food by WHSmith hygiene Standards.
• Reporting and communicating necessary information and feedback to the Cafe Manager regarding any and all aspects of store operations.
• Maintaining Food Safety, WHS & HACCP standards
• Assisting with kitchen operations, ordering, receiving and compliance requirements
• Supporting a positive and productive team environment

What our Stores would love to see:

• 1-2 years' experience in food preparation and presentation within a hospitality environment
• Experience with bain-marie and short-order cooking highly desirable
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (preferred)
• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge
• Experience managing stock control and food costs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for food and customer service
• Knowledge in fast paced retail operations with a focus on quality service.
• Warm, friendly, and outgoing personality.
• Great communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills.
• Having your own transportation would be advantageous

 

Cafe Allrounder Role

What being a Café All Rounder is all about:

• Preparing and serving food and beverages to café standards and in line with food safety guidelines
• Operating the POS system and handling transactions accurately
• Restocking supplies and ensuring the front-of-house is always well presented
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across all areas of the café
• Handling both cash and card payments efficiently

 

What our Stores would love to see:

• Strong Barista skills
• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store
• Experience in food handling would be ideal
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Having your own transportation would be advantageous

Shifts typically vary across the week, including early starts and weekend shifts. 

How we reward our teams:

• Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture!
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through the Beny app.
• Be part of a local cafe that values quality and community.

We're not just here for our customers' journeys - we want to make every career journey better too! Apply now!

About Food by WHSmith Australia

Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia's largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.

We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We're looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.