Café Assistant

Oceania Healthcare Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a casual Café Assistant for Awatere Village in Hamilton. You will assist with cafe preparation and deliver top-class service to residents and guests, helping maintain a clean, welcoming environment.

This role suits someone with barista experience or a relevant qualification, a flexible, multitasking mindset, and a team-first attitude. Training and development are encouraged as part of a supportive retirement living community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Barista or a relevant qualification.
• Experience delivering a high level of customer service.
• Flexibility to multitask and manage your time effectively.
• A team first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of the café.
• Delivering top class customer service to a high standard and quality.
• Constantly learning and developing your skills/knowledge.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Education

Barista certification or relevant qualification

Job description

The role

Our Awatere Village in Hamilton are looking for a casual Café Assistant to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with the preparation of the café

• Delivering top class customer service to a high standard and quality

• Constantly learning and developing your skills/knowledge

• Assisting with general kitchen duties.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience as a Barista or a relevant qualification

• Baking experience would be desirable

• Experience delivering a high level of customer service

• The flexibility to multitask and manage your time effectively

• A team first attitude

All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day.

• competitive pay
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• free and confidential wellbeing support
• the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.