Full Time Barista

We are on the hunt for our next superstar barista! If you have an outgoing personality and a killer pour this is the job for you! Located within the beautiful grounds of Sydney University, we offer a variety of modern QSRs for you to grow your skills and work with an incredible team. With the perfect blend of great conditions, competitive pay and of work/life balance (no weekends!), you can’t go wrong.

WHO WE ARE

We are Australia’s largest and oldest Student Union. We are about students on Campus. As the primary provider of coffee & food on campus, we have a wide range of cafes and quick service venues that include our own Food Truck & Coffee Van.

We are committed to a sustainable future for our campus community and have made commitments ensuring sustainability is embedded into everything we provide – from our events and cafés to our student programs and facilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serving customers and making them feel welcome
• Preparing and serving outstanding hot/cold beverages
• Ensuring coffee utensils and equipment are clean and sanitised regularly
• Helping with general duties including accurate order taking, cash handling, serving food, cleaning, and supporting the team with your infectious ‘can do’ attitude

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• At least 2 years’ experience working with commercial coffee machines in a high-volume environment (using at least 5kgs of beans per day)
• At least 2 years’ demonstrated customer service delivery in a food service or catering role (café experience preferred)
• Latte art experience
• Passion for coffee and desire to enhance latte art skills and coffee knowledge
• Experience in opening a café/venue and ability to organise and present café service areas
• Demonstrated cash register and cash handling/EFTPOS experience
• Strong level of verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a variety of customer types
• Excellent personal presentation
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude towards work
• Able to move between USU Venues as required

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• An understanding/experience of the use of the juggler milk system
• Conversant with the BEPOZ point of sale system
• Knowledge of cost control and stock control
• Experience in the preparation and delivery of high-volume coffees, smoothies, juices and salads
• Understanding of HACCP procedures or food safety programs
• Current Food Safety Certificate

THE PERKS

• An $15 meal card per day worked
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• A complimentary USU Rewards membership giving discounts on and off campus
• Generous paid leave entitlements including 4 additional paid leave days per year
• Ongoing paid training and development including Bronze Barista Training Certificate
• And more!

THE PAY

$56,304 p.a. + 12% Superannuation 

HOURS OF WORK

38 hours per week, between the hours of 6.30am-5.30pm during Monday-Friday (depending on the business' needs some flexibility is required).

START DATE

ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this job.

1. Please read the position description here carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position before applying.
2. Scroll down and complete our online application form below.
3. Attach your resume. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. 

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ABOUT THE USU

The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience. 

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team. 

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).