Barista and Canteen Assistant

Barista and Canteen Assistant  

Part-Time, approx. 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, Monday – Friday (Pro-rata, Term time only) 

(Potential for casual hours also) 

Start date: 20 April 2026

The College is seeking to appoint an energetic and gifted Barista and Canteen Assistant to join our team of committed and passionate professionals.

About Norwest :

Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives, loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused on facilitating great learning, serving others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment. 

For more information, please visit our website

Hear from our staff what it’s like to work at Norwest

About your Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Barista and Canteen Assistant to join our team, to assist with our brand-new staff café space. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality espresso coffee and beverages.
• Deliver exceptional, warm customer service to our school community.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic café area.
• Handle POS transactions accurately.
• Assist with light food service or restocking as needed. 
• Assist in the school canteen with student orders, as required.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in proven barista skills (preferred).
• Experience working in a school canteen environment.
• The ability to work quickly under pressure during busy morning rushes.
• Friendly, energetic, and professional with great communication skills.
• Punctual and committed to maintaining a consistent service schedule. 
• Food handling certificate and barista training are preferred.

We offer:

• Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.
• Access to ongoing professional development training.
• Be part of a supportive work environment that values the wellbeing of its staff.
• Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
• Staff discounts for children’s school fees.
• Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training.

Guidelines for Application:

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number or clearance letter.

Applications close on 10 April 2026.
Those who progress to the interview stage will need to be available for an interview on 15 April 2026. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may still be made before the application close date