We currently have an exciting full-time opportunity in our Supported Employment Hospitality Division for a Hospitality All-Rounder!

Based at Sages Café in Baxter, this role focuses on supporting people with a disability to develop a broad range of hospitality skills. This includes front-of-house and back-of-house operations, barista training, food preparation and cooking skills, understanding café culture, and delivering excellent customer service and retail experiences.

You will work closely with individuals and small groups (up to two people) to build their hospitality knowledge and confidence, empowering them to achieve their employment goals and greater independence.

Work pattern: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:06pm

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 12 months hospitality experience
Strong barista and front-of-house skills
Cooking skills
General understanding of food handling procedures and food hygiene practices
Ability to provide support with active engagement and a positive attitude toward on-the-job disability training
A genuine passion for empowering people with disabilities to achieve their best – bring your unique talents to their journey!
Commitment to advocating for community inclusion and delivering person-centered support that exceeds standards – think creatively!
Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen
Strong communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
Strong administration and computer skills for accurate documentation
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation.

Must haves

Right to work in Australia
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate
Do Food Safely Certificate
Full Victorian driver licence.

Work perks

A supportive and collaborative work culture
Salary packaging options
Professional development and training
Career opportunities and pathways
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South-East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara? Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

Be creative and push the boundaries
Think client first
Do the right thing
Together we make a difference
Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

How to apply

If you’re proactive, innovative, have a calm and flexible approach and are up for a new challenge, please apply through SEEK now. Please note, applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

For more information, please contact *********@wallara.com.au

Recruitment process

Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview. If you progress beyond the phone screening, we’ll invite you to a formal in-person interview.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you have questions or need adjustments, please contact *********@wallara.com.au

While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.