Village Cafe Coffee Service 2027

Overview Penrith City Council is seeking a self-sufficient barista and coffee service provider for the Village Café, operating between February and November 2027. Scope The scope includes: Attendance at all Village Café sessions between February and November 2027, held on Thursday mornings starting in the second week of each month, rotating between Kingswood, North St Marys and Llandilo Provision of a self-sufficient coffee service using the supplier's own generator, set up as a van, cart, or trailer Provision of beverages catering for a range of dietary requirements, including coffee, alternative milks, tea, hot chocolate, and fruit juice Offering iced coffees during warm weather Participation in impact measurement and reporting activities as requested by Council, on a quarterly basis Building rapport with residents and maintaining positive interactions throughout sessions, including notifying Council of any concerns requiring support in a timely manner Compliance with Council's sustainability policies and support for Council's initiatives at Village Café, including appropriate disposal of organic waste through FOGO and encouraging use of keep cups over single-use coffee cups Contractor Requirements Cultural awareness and a trauma-informed approach, as this is an outreach service and residents may not always present as their best selves, with the supplier needing to be comfortable operating in this context