Summary
Location
Upper Hutt
Type
part-time
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About this role
Company Description
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 the best of life to our residents.
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 Trentham Village who shares our love for people and hospitality.
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. 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
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.
This is a permanent part-time role working Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 8am-3.30pm & Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm
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
Additional Information
When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
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 30/01/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Other facts
About Summerset
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change.
Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria.
Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne.
We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
What you'll do
- The Café Assistant will deliver exceptional customer service and ensure the smooth running of the café. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food and drinks, providing barista services, assisting with catering, and handling cash.
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