Transform lives, every single day         Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.        We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.  At Anglicare we are looking for a Cafe Shift Lead, who will play an important role in delivering exceptional food service experiences for residents, visitors and guests. Through your leadership, food preparation skills and commitment to quality, you will help create a welcoming café environment. Join a supportive and values-driven team where hospitality, quality and community are at the heart of everything we do. Your Opportunity This is a full-time onsite opportunity based at Woolooware Shores, working Monday to Sunday on rotating roster. As a Cafe Shift Lead, you will support the day-to-day operation of the café, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness and customer service are maintained. Working closely with the Head of Food & Beverage, Café Assistants and village teams, you will provide hands-on leadership while assisting with food preparation, service delivery and operational activities. With professionalism, initiative and a commitment to excellence, you will: Food Preparation & Service Delivery Prepare and present meals, snacks and café items to a high standard Ensure meals are served safely, efficiently and in line with resident dietary requirements Monitor food quality, presentation and temperature standards, including IDDSI requirements Assist with plating meals and supporting daily food service operations Leadership & Team Support Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Café Assistants Assist with onboarding and on-the-job training of team members Support staff performance and contribute to efficient café operations Food Safety & Compliance Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness as per HACCP, and WHS requirements Ensure equipment, kitchen, dining and storage area are in a clean and safe condition Customer Service & Resident Experience Deliver excellent customer service to residents, visitors and guests Help create a welcoming café environment that supports community connection Safety & Workplace Culture Promote safe work practices and a positive workplace culture Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives What You'll Bring You are a reliable and customer-focused hospitality professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent food and service. What's Required Minimum 5 years' experience working in a café, hospitality, food production or kitchen environment Current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate. Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain Knowledge of food safety, HACCP standards Excellent communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English What's Preferred Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety Experience in food preparation and plating Experience supervising or leading a small team Experience within aged care, retirement living, hospitality or food services environments Why Anglicare?      We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here to make it happen.             At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.             On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:             Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.             Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.             Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career             Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers             Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family            Are you ready for a career, that means more?    To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit. All applicants will receive a response.              Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.            Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.   Application Close Date: November 14, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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