Cafe Assistant

Summerset; Prebbleton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Birthday leave

Career growth

Hospitality qualifications

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Prebbleton is opening a brand-new cafe and seeks a friendly Café Assistant to join the team at the Prebbleton village. You will help deliver a welcoming cafe experience, from crafting excellent coffee to presenting cabinet foods and light meals for residents, families, and visitors.

You will work with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and village team to ensure consistency and hospitality. Training will begin with two weeks of paid full-time hours before transitioning to regular

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly personality with strong customer service skills.
• Clear communication and ability to multitask in a busy cafe.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Assist with catering for village events and resident functions.
• Handle cash and reconcile daily takings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

You can help bring our villages to life!

Summerset Prebbleton is preparing to open the doors to its brand-new cafe – a stunning addition to our already vibrant village community. With its beautiful location this new space will be the jewel in our crown – and we’re looking for a friendly, energetic Café Assistants to help bring it to life.

Job Description

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Prebbleton villagewho shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

We have two positions available:

• Sunday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
• Friday toMonday, 9:30am to 3:30pm

These roles will commence on the 2nd November and will begin with 2 weeks of full-time paid training. Training hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Qualifications

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided