Cafe Assistant - Casual
Company: Summerset
Role summary
Cafe Assistant - Casual is a role at Summerset in Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-10-08. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Cafe Assistant - Casual
- Company
- Summerset
- Location
- Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
If you love making people smile and enjoy a friendly environment, this casual Cafe Assistant role at Summerset could be a great fit! No degree is needed, and you'll be part of a team dedicated to making residents' days brighter with delicious coffee and warm service.
Job description
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 Nelson 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
This role is a casual role on a as and when needs basis.
Qualifications
You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:
Previous hospitality or café experience
Superb barista skills
The ability to be flexible and pick up shifts across the week often with little notice
A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
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
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 6th of October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Employee Type: Casual
Work Location: Nelson