Barista / All Rounder

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the role

The Salvation Army Perth Fortress is seeking a friendly, community-minded Barista/All Rounder to support the welcoming, inclusive environment of the Coffee Booth Café. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, providing warm customer service, and contributing to a space where community, care and hospitality come together.

This casual position offers approximately 16.5 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (9:00am-2:30pm), with occasional Sunday coverage from 9:00am-12:30pm as required. Hours will be a minimum of 16.5 increasing up to 20 per week depending on operational needs. Pay is in accordance with the Level 3 Hospitality Award + 25% casual loading.

How you will make an impact

• Provide warm, friendly and attentive customer service to all visitors
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, beverages and simple food items
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming café environment
• Support volunteers by providing guidance, training and task delegation
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering checks and daily food preparation
• Uphold safe food handling practices and café hygiene standards
• Handle cash and EFTPOS transactions accurately and responsibly
• Contribute to a positive, community-focused atmosphere within the café

What you will bring

• Experience in customer service, hospitality or café environments
• Barista skills and confidence preparing a range of hot beverages
• Experience supervising or supporting volunteers (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a warm, welcoming approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Safe food handling knowledge and commitment to hygiene standards

What we offer

• Level 3 Hospitality Award + 25% casual loading
• Discounted health and fitness through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
• A supportive, community-focused environment where your contribution genuinely matters

How to apply

If you are passionate about hospitality, community connection and creating a warm, welcoming space for others, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.