Casual Café Assistant

at  Metlifecare

BENEFITS- WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
• We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
• Learn while you earn
• Ongoing casual shifts for all Villages in your local area - our villages are all different and bespoke
• Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
• We will develop and train you in the career path within Aged Care
• Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated teams

ABOUT US

Metlifecare is a leading New Zealand owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and outstanding care to more than 5,600 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Since 1984, we have been a leader in New Zealand in the development and management of vibrant social communities for older people. The care, comfort, happiness and wellbeing of people is at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our dedicated Café team are looking for a Café Assistant/Barista to join them on a casual basis, delivering excellent service to our customers. You will be responsible for preparing coffee and other beverages. You will also be responsible for serving and collecting meals and operating the cash register.

SOME OF THE GREAT THINGS YOU WILL BE DOING

• Taking residents, visitors and staff food and beverage orders
• Serving and collecting meals
• Making cups of coffee
• Operating the register
• General cleaning including café equipment
• Additional Kitchen duties as and when required

This is a fast paced environment so you’ll be someone who loves being part of the team, enjoy thinking on your feet and can prioritise and juggle tasks with ease. With the enjoyment of helping others some things that will support your application include:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment such as commercial kitchen/café
• Barista skills - ideally you will have previous experience in a busy café operating the coffee machine and preparing various hot beverages
• Have impeccable personal presentation
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills - it’s a people role!
• Have good communication both written and verbal
• Hold a Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate (advantageous