Cafe Assistant - Early Mornings, Friendly Team & Coffee

Cater Plus; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Plus in Palmerston North is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant for Coffee Infusion café. This permanent role offers 30-35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early morning shifts and afternoons free.

You will work with the Chef to prepare and serve café-style food and coffee, deliver friendly service, handle POS/EFTPOS, and help maintain a clean, safe café environment. Barista experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in café or food service preferred.
• Proactive and friendly customer service approach.
• Basic food preparation and hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work early mornings and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving café style food and beverages
• Providing friendly and efficient customer service
• Operating EFTPOS and POS systems accurately
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Maintaining cleanliness of the café, kitchen, and service areas
• Completing dishes and general café duties
• Following all food safety and hygiene standards

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

POS systems

EFTPOS

Job description

Cater Plus in Palmerston North is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant for Coffee Infusion café. This permanent role offers 30-35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early morning shifts and afternoons free.

You will work with the Chef to prepare and serve café-style food and coffee, deliver friendly service, handle POS/EFTPOS, and help maintain a clean, safe café environment. Barista experience is a bonus but not essential.