Food & Beverage Attendant - Accommodation

Overview

Are you interested in an F&B Role where you have a great work-life balance? Or would you like to switch from a high paced customer facing role to one that is entirely based on Buffet style meals and offers great flexibility around your availability. If you are looking for a role that has a positive impact on members of our community, then the Y Canberra Region may be for you!

The Y Canberra Accommodation Services team are currently on the lookout for Food & Beverage Attendants.

The Y Canberra Region have two accommodation sites, Leumeah Lodge in Nicholls and Bush Capital Lodge in O’Connor, which predominately host school groups, community groups and free independent travellers.

The Accommodation Services team form part of the wider Y Canberra Region organisation, which provides services to our community such as health and recreation, childcare, and early childhood learning centres.

The primary focus of this role is to assist the kitchen with running a smooth operation for our customers and when required, to work on the floor as a food and beverage attendant.

Ability to work predominantly Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work weekends when required. We are looking to fill our breakfast and lunch shifts, with hours ranging from 4.30am – 12pm.

• Serving buffet style meals
• Provide assistance to chefs in basic meal preparation such as sandwich making and adhering to dietary requirements
• Clearing and cleaning tables, reset hall and buffet areas
• General cleaning duties in a kitchen and food preparation areas such as cleaning of dishes including cooking utensils, plates, glasses and cutlery
• Prepare barista coffee for guests

• Have previous experience within a similar role (desired but not essential)
• Experience in barista coffee making or a willingness to learn
• Basic Food Hygiene and Supervising Food Safety Certificate (desired but not essential)
• Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or can be obtained prior to position start)
• Be well-presented and maintain professional appearance
• Have a positive customer-centric attitude
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, with mornings being the priority
• Hold a current driver’s license or have the ability to work across sites as required

• Work within a small high performing team that likes to have fun
• A real work-life balance in comparison to the wider hospitality businesses
• Above hospitality award rates for base hourly pay + increased wage loading for working weekends, early mornings before 7am and late evenings after 7pm
• A culture that is committed to Safeguarding children and young people in every aspect of the organisation
• Free car parking on site at Leumeah Lodge & Bush Capital Lodge
• Free Coffee while at work
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
• Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.
• Employee Perks & Discounts – Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks.
• Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
• Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.
• Beny - Get access to exclusive perks and insights Made to enhance physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing

At The Y, child safety is our top priority. We thoroughly screen all candidates, including criminal/police checks and reference checks, to ensure we have the right people supporting the children in our care.

To find out more please View our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
Safeguarding-Policy-2020-1.pdf

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
• Pre-employment checks include:
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
  • International Police Check
  • Two reference checks
• This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will close on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping young minds and creating a positive, supportive community. We can’t wait to welcome you!