Casual Cafe Assistant

• Casual
• Application Closes 04 Jul 2024
• Bay of Plenty - Rotorua
• Counter Attendant, Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Join Our Vibrant Campus Café!

Are you passionate about coffee, friendly faces, and a fun work environment? The Melting Pot Café, located at the heart of Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga's Mokoia campus in Rotorua, is seeking a casual Café Assistant/Barista to join our dynamic team. Be part of a welcoming and inclusive café that fosters a strong sense of belonging for staff and students. Opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience in a  fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Competitive pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour (depending on experience). The Café Assistant reports to the Café Service Manager and will be responsible for: 

• Crafting delicious coffee beverages to a high standard.
• Delivering exceptional customer service with a smile – you'll be the friendly face that brightens our customers' day!
• Efficiently handling food and drink orders.
• Assisting in prepping the café, food cabinets, and counters before, during, and after service.
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked environment.
• Handling cash transactions and operating point of sale and till.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Enthusiastic about different cultures and enjoy building rapport with a diverse clientele.
• A team player with a positive and energetic attitude.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• A quick learner who can work independently and take initiative.
• Have excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  

We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

Toi Ohomai a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Toi Ohomai Windermere (Tauranga), Toi Ohomai Mokoia (Rotorua).

Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

As a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate. 

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.