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Cafe Assistant

Summerset


Job Location:

Selwyn District - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyones day. Were more than just a café were a community hub a space for connection and a team that supports and looks out for each other. Were now looking for a Café Assistant for our Prebbleton village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

Youll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals youll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents their families and visitors. Youll work closely with the Chef Manager Café Supervisor and wider village team to deliver a café experience thats welcoming consistent and genuinely enjoyable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing presenting and serving food and drinks to a high standard
  • Providing outstanding barista services
  • Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
  • Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

We have two positions available:

  • Sunday to Thursday 9:30am to 3:30pm
  • Friday to Monday 9:30am to 3:30pm

These roles will commence on the 2nd November and will begin with 2 weeks of full-time paid training. Training hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. 


Qualifications :

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do along with:

  • Previous hospitality or café experience
  • Superb barista skills
  • A warm friendly personality with great customer service skills
  • Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and walks of life.


Additional Information :

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

  • Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday
  • The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
  • Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
  • Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


About Company

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 ... View more

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