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Café Assistant - Casual

Employement Type:

Contract

Industry:

Hospitality

Location:

Palmerston North

Department/Village:

Palmerston North Village

Date Published:

12-Feb-2025

Expiry Date:

Job Reference Number:

REF1278Z

Company Description:

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.  

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.

Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for an energetic and friendly person to join our team at Summerset on Summerhill, to assist with the day-to-day operation of our on-site café. 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, we are looking for someone who thrives working with people and enjoy's going the extra mile for their customers. 

This is a casual contract position on a if and when required basis.

The role will see you greeting customers, processing orders, making delicious coffee and serving cabinet food for residents and visitors. You must have prior experience as a barista for this position as you will be working sole charge in the cafe.

Qualifications:

You will be an energetic and friendly person with a positive can-do attitude and good communication skills. We value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart! To be successful you will bring:

  • Top class customer service to ensure a great café experience to our residents and their guests
  • The ability to provide high quality and timely support for the Chef
  • Prior experience with making great coffee, food preparation and presentation is preferable
  • The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Additional Information:

What's in it for you?

🌟 Giving Back: We're all about making a difference. We actively contribute to nationwide charities, supporting your fundraising efforts for causes close to your heart.

🌟 Professional Growth: Elevate your career with us! Access professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

Join Us in the Journey:  If this sounds like a great opportunity for you,  apply now! Your journey with Summerset promises growth, excitement, and the chance to be a part of something truly remarkable. We look forward to hearing from you.

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. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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