Posted 16 July, 2026
Cafe Assistant | Palmerston North
Metlifecare
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Be a part of a great team culture Awesome benefits - see below! About the role We are looking for a fabulous Café Assistant to work in our Palmerston North Village. You will provide Barista and Café services in our established café. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will be providing exceptional service to our Residents and their friends, while also helping provide a great dining experience! We have the following vacancy working Monday - Friday 8 - 2:30pm 30 hours per week. There may also be the opportunity to pick up additional shifts if desired. Some of the great things you will be doing Taking food and beverage orders from our residents, visitors and staff Making amazing cups of coffee (semi-automatic machine) Serving and collecting meals in our café Assisting the Cook with food prep in the Kitchen General cleaning including café equipment and washing up in the kitchen About you You will have exceptional presentation, customer service skills, a vibrant and welcoming personality and enjoy giving service with a smile. Some things that will support your application include: A warm and friendly nature and a ‘Can do & willing attitude’ Mature and reliable with exceptional communication skills A good command of spoken and written English About us Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. Benefits Paid wellness days per annum & 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years #J-18808-Ljbffr