Café Assistant

Oceania Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania Group in Nelson is seeking a casual Café Assistant to join the team at Green Gables Village. You’ll support café preparation, deliver high-quality customer service, continue learning, and help with general kitchen duties.

Applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand. Oceania is dedicated to retirement living and aged care, offering a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Barista skills/qualification required.
• Experience delivering a high level of customer service.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Team-first attitude and collaborative approach.

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 skills/qualification

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

The role

Our Green Gables Village in Nelson 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:

• Barista skills/qualification

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

Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs