atWork Australia was looking for a hospitality role for a client when Employer Engagement Consultant, Irene, reached out to small business, Pizza Piatsa.
It just so happened that Pathak, Restaurant Manager, was looking for new starters and they were willing to be flexible to the needs of people living with disability to find reliable candidates.
Pizza Piatsa Café amended their interview process to make it more accessible for people living with disability. Instead of the usual resume, application and phone interview process, Pizza Piatsa was open to taking a different approach.
They allowed atWork Australia to do most of the leg work, ensuring the clients were the right fit for the business both in experience and attitude. They then did a quick in-person meet and greet to ensure both the client and employer felt they would be a good fit for the team.
“atWork Australia arranged everything for me, from the potential candidates and interviews. It was a smooth process,” said Pathak.
Two clients from atWork Australia attended the meet and greet, and are now working with Pizza Piatsa in sustainable and ongoing roles.
“The roles at the restaurant are all-rounder jobs,” said Irene.
“For one of our clients, this would have been overwhelming, so we were able to negotiate them to build up over time to an all-rounder.”
“By Pizza Piatsa being flexible and inclusive, they are opening up opportunities for many who want to work and contribute in meaningful ways.”
Irene was able to arrange for the client to start with cleaning and clearing up in the kitchen area and will slowly be trained over time to take on more responsibilities.
They will do this with the support of atWork Australia, who continues to provide In-Work Support to the client, even after they have begun work.
Pizza Piatsa continues to work with Irene, and the atWork Australia team, to find even more candidates to join their team.
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