Posted 06 August, 2026
Cafe Assistant
Summerset Retirement Villages
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Summerset Milldale is preparing to open the doors to its brand-new cafe – a stunning addition to our already vibrant village community. With its beautiful location this new space will be the jewel in our crown – and we’re looking for a friendly, energetic Café Assistants to help bring it to life. You can help bring our villages to life! Job Description We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Milldale Village who shares our love for people and hospitality. Responsibilities You’ll 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, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s 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 The roles will start on the 21st September, starting with 2.5 weeks of full-time training and support. Interviews will take place at the end of August. 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 Milldale Village #J-18808-Ljbffr