The Opportunity
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is a not-for-profit organisation and an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, committed to supporting our community. Our Martha Café is based in the heart of Newcastle West and operates Monday to Friday (7:30am-3:30pm), with additional catering, functions, and conference work offered after hours and on weekends.
We’re looking for a friendly and capable Casual Food & Beverage Attendant with solid coffee experience to join our team. Day to day, you’ll be making great coffee, serving customers with warmth and professionalism, helping keep the café running smoothly, and assisting with catering, events, and functions - all while maintaining high food safety standards. The role offers around 10-15 hours per week, with flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance and the potential to move into a permanent part-time position. You’ll work alongside our Professional Chef and Food & Beverage Coordinator in a supportive, community-minded team that also provides meaningful employment opportunities for vulnerable young people, refugees, and asylum seekers.
If you enjoy building relationships with regular customers, want to contribute to meaningful work in our community, and are passionate about great coffee and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees;
- Fantastic ongoing training & development, coaching & mentoring and career progression opportunities;
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
- Discounted gym membership, Fitness Passport; and more.
- Fleet car useage
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Sound experience working in CAFÉ/restaurants and high-volume espresso bars with experience as a barista.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a commitment to providing effective customer service and building relationships.
- The patience and empathy to work with staff from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and young people who have been in care.
- Proven high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and within a team environment to achieve operational outcomes in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision and direction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal), including the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees, the community and external stakeholders.
- Have exceptional organisational and time management skills with a high attention to detail when performing duties
- Ability to work flexible hours in accordance with functions, bookings and catering requirements
- The ability to adhere to company WH&S policies and Food Safety Guidelines to ensure a safe and productive CAFÉ.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Working with Children Clearance must be obtained from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian prior to commencing the role and must remain current during the entire period in the role. It is the position holder’s responsibility to renew their Clearance prior to expiry.
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- NSW Drivers Licence (Desired)
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
For further information regarding this position, please contact: sally.mcallister@catholiccare.org.au or talent@mn.catholic.org.au
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 4th January 2026
Interviews will be scheduled and held the week commencing 12th January 2026
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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