Café Assistant - Casual

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

An opportunity has arisen for an energetic and friendly Café Assistant to join our team at Summerset Heritage Park in Ellerslie, to assist with the day to day operation of our on-site café. At Summerset, we're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly.

We value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart! Our Café Assistant is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families.

This is a casual role with shifts provided on an as and when basis. Shifts will be between Monday and Friday as well as occasional weekends. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting customers, processing orders, making delicious coffee and serving cabinet food
• Cleaning of all kitchen surfaces including washing dishes and removing rubbish from the kitchen
• Working with the chef to unload and put away stock
• Supporting the chef with food preparation

What we are looking for:

• Enjoy providing top class customer service to ensure a great café experience to our residents and their guests
• Have the ability to provide high quality and timely support for the Chef
• Have prior experience with making great coffee, food preparation and presentation is preferable

About Summerset:

As leaders in a growing industry, we offer not just a job, but a journey of growth and opportunity. We also take part in every aspect of our villages. We are the developers, the designers, the contractors, the operators and the owners. This means there are endless opportunities to learn and develop and as we grow, you can grow with us.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

What's in it for you:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers 

• Free access to our EAP Service 

• Sponsored sports team 

Next steps:

Applications for this role will close on Thursday 3rd July. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.