HainesAttract Looking for Cafe Assistant – Summerset Manawatu at Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand Full Time

Summerset stands as one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing companies and proudly holds the title of the third-largest retirement village operator in the country. With a commitment to designing, building, and operating retirement villages across New Zealand, we have cultivated a dynamic work environment and fostered a diverse workforce.

Café Assistant – Calling on customer service superstars!

An opportunity has arisen for an energetic and friendly person to join our team at Summerset, 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, with 30+ villages from Warkworth to Dunedin.

We are looking for a part-time cafe assistant to work a set Thursday & Friday shift, operating 9am-3pm. Our Cafe is frequented by residents and friends who enjoy grabbing a coffee or sharing a meal. We produce a short order menu for residents and a daily cabinet menu. This role would take sole charge of the cafe, greeting customers, placing orders, making coffees and assembling cabinet food. 

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. 

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be outgoing, friendly and have a can-do attitude.
• Enjoy providing top class customer service to ensure a great café experience to our residents and their guests.
• Can provide high quality and timely support for the Chef.
• Have prior experience with making great coffee, food preparation and presentation is preferable.
• Enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

🌟 Quarterly Draws: Get ready for the thrill! You could win one of three $3000 travel vouchers in our exciting quarterly draws.

🏆 Annual Applause Awards: We shine the spotlight on excellence! Join us for our prestigious Applause Awards, where we honour those who bring the best of life to our community.

❤️ 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.

💼 Referral Rewards: Introduce talented individuals to Summerset, and you’ll receive referral payments for your valued connections.

🏥 Health and Benefits: Stay covered and cared for with free day-to-day health insurance. Plus, you’ll have an annual entitlement to Summerset shares, opening doors to financial growth.

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

🎈 Birthday Bliss: Your special day doesn’t end with leave; enjoy a paid day off on your birthday to make it truly exceptional.

Join Us in the Journey: If this resonates with you or someone you know, we’d be thrilled to connect. 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.