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Be Part of Our Café Crew ☕🥐😃

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The experience

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers with previous café, barista, or hospitality experience to join our team at the Backpackers in Paradise Café. This is a hands-on role where you will help create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for our guests while gaining valuable experience in a busy hostel café setting.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 100 One time

Description: A bond of $150 AUD is required at the beginning of your stay with us! This bond will be fully refunded at the end of your stay, provided all volunteer rules have been followed and there are no damages or breaches of agreement.

What you get

5 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food items on the grill, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.

Assist with food preparation (salads, snacks, light meals, etc.).

Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages (coffee, tea, smoothies, soft drinks).

Operate café equipment including espresso machine, grinder, and blender.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the café and kitchen areas.

Provide friendly and efficient service to hostel guests.

Assist with stock rotation, basic cleaning, and general café organization.

Skills & Experience:

Previous café, barista, or hospitality experience required.

Must have basic cooking skills, with experience using grill, fryers, and food preparation equipment.

Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene standards.

Ability to work independently and in a team.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.