Casual Cafe Assistant/Barista | Red Beach

Metlifecare; Hibiscus Coast; On-site; NZD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Metlifecare, in Red Beach, New Zealand, is seeking a Casual Café Assistant / Barista to join MetFlex, our casual workforce. You will help create a warm café experience for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key duties include crafting espresso beverages, taking orders with a friendly approach, serving meals, operating the EFTPOS/cash register, and maintaining food safety. Previous café experience and a food handling certificate are preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or hospitality environment is preferred.
• Strong barista skills and ability to operate commercial coffee machines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and jump in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality espresso coffee and other hot and cold beverages.
• Take food and beverage orders with a friendly, customer-first approach.
• Serve meals and café items to residents, visitors and staff.
• Operate the point-of-sale (EFTPOS/cash register).
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with general kitchen duties when required.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Communication

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Casual Cafe Assistant/Barista | Red Beach

Love making great coffee and creating great experiences? Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Join MetFlex, Metlifecare's dedicated casual workforce, and bring your café skills to our beautiful retirement villages across your local area. Whether you're an experienced barista looking for extra shifts or someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day is an opportunity to brighten someone's day — whether that's crafting the perfect flat white, sharing a friendly conversation, or providing exceptional customer service to our residents, visitors, and team members.

Why Join MetFlex?

When you join MetFlex, you're joining more than just a casual team.

• Flexible shifts that work around your lifestyle and availability.
• A supportive team dedicated to your onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Variety in your work - every village has its own unique café and community.
• Opportunities to move into permanent roles as they become available.
• Meaningful work where you make a genuine difference in people's day.

About the role

As a Casual Café Assistant / Barista, you'll help create a warm and welcoming café experience for our residents, their families, visitors, and staff.

Your day could include:

• Preparing quality espresso coffee and other hot and cold beverages.
• Taking food and beverage orders with a friendly, customer‑first approach.
• Serving meals and café items.
• Operating the point‑of‑sale (EFTPOS/cash register).
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties when required.

What we are looking for?

We're looking for someone who enjoys being busy, thrives in a team environment, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience working in a café or hospitality environment.
• Confident barista skills, including operating a commercial coffee machine and preparing a range of espresso‑based beverages.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• The ability to multitask and stay calm during busy service periods.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• A Food Handling or Hygiene Certificate (preferred but not essential).

About Metlifecare

At Metlifecare, we're passionate about creating communities where older New Zealanders can thrive. With retirement villages and care homes across the country, we're committed to providing exceptional care, meaningful connections, and outstanding service.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to foster supportive teams where everyone feels valued.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, and successful candidates will be required to provide proof of identity and work eligibility as part of the recruitment process.