Cafe Disability Support Worker

VMCH • Kensington, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

VMCH's innovative social enterprise café in Kensington is looking for a Barista with hospitality and Disability experience to help people with disability build job skills, confidence, and independence. In this hands-on role, you will support and train café trainees as they gain experience in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Working alongside hospitality and disability professionals, you will help deliver great coffee, great food, and even greater opportunities. You will guide trainees in developing barista, food prep, and customer service skills—helping them grow personally and professionally on their journey toward employment and independence. Whether you're a qualified DSW or a hospitality professional looking to make a meaningful career shift, this is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive café environment. This is a casual position, covering opening hours of 7.00am - 3.00pm.

Requirements

• Experience and confidence operating a coffee machine
• Experience in the hospitality and/or disability sector
• Confident and capable of teaching and training hospitality skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Compassionate and empathetic individuals who are looking for something more and want to make a difference

Nice To Haves

• Certificate IV in Disability (preferred but not essential)
• Food Safety Handling Certificate (or willing to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Support and train café trainees in developing barista, food prep, and customer service skills.
• Help trainees grow personally and professionally on their journey toward employment and independence.
• Deliver great coffee and great food.
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for trainees.

Benefits

• Generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging
• Collaborative and energetic team environment
• Competitive salary
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture
• Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills while helping others live more independently
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disability and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed