New Norcia is the only monastic town of its type in Australia. It is a beautiful, picturesque, historic town owned and operated by the Community of Benedictine Monks. New Norcia is home to many historic buildings dating back to 1847 including the New Norcia Hostel and the local Roadhouse and it is a very popular tourist spot.
Roadhouse All Rounder
New Norcia Roadhouse is a combined roadhouse, cafe/bar, and traveler stop in the historic town of New Norcia which provides fuel, meals, and traveler amenities amongst other hospitality services. We currently have a full-time employment opportunity for a suitable candidate to join our Roadhouse team. The position would be well suited to applicants who can demonstrate the following skills or experience:
- Previous cooking experience
- Previous experience making beverages
- Customer service skills
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Good personal presentation
- Prior roadhouse roles favorable
Modern Hospitality Award conditions apply, and due to the location of New Norcia, accommodation on site is available to the successful applicant. Only permanent residents of Australia will be considered for this position.
If you are interested in this position, please contact hrmanager@newnorcia.com.au.
Head Baker
Our bakery team work together to produce bread and pastries from scratch, and our success depends on delivering the best customer experience we can. As part of our succession planning (negotiable start date), we are seeking an experienced baker/pastry cook to lead and mentor a team. The position requires a deep understanding of traditional baking methods to continue our strong brand awareness in the wider community. You will help us shape the next chapter of the business and how we deliver the best and freshest products to our customers.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Producing traditional products daily, in the 130-year-old wood fired oven
- Hand molding trademarked products
- Coordinating other bakers to deliver a high standard of product and range
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
- Foster good working relationships within the community
What we offer:
- A unique rural lifestyle
- Subsidized on-site staff accommodation is available to the successful candidate
- An attractive salary based on your previous experience is available
To apply, please contact our HR Manager on 08 9654 8018 or hrmanager@newnorcia.com.au.
Assistant Baker
We are also looking for an assistant baker to work alongside our head baker and wider team. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on producing quality bread and pastries from scratch. As our bakery continues to grow and plan for the future, we're looking for a dedicated assistant baker or pastry cook who is passionate about traditional methods and eager to contribute to something bigger than the bake.
This is a hands on role where you'll support day to day production, refine your skills under experienced mentorship, and help deliver the consistent excellence our community has come to expect.
Roles and responsibilities
- Assisting in the daily production of traditional breads and pastries
- Working with a 130-year-old wood-fired oven (training provided)
- Hand molding our unique, trademarked products
- Supporting team coordination and workflow as needed
- Maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Contributing positively to the team and community spirit
What we offer:
- A rare opportunity to work with traditional techniques in a heritage bakery
- Mentorship from an experienced baker
- A supportive and close-knit team environment
- Subsidized on-site staff accommodation available for the successful candidate