Cafe Assistant
Contract: Casual (rostered and rotating)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced barista with outstanding customer service skills. In this position, your main area of work will be in Front of House preparing and serving meals and coffees to patients and customers. You will collaborate closely with our kitchen team to assist in simple food preparation, clean dishes using an industrial dishwasher, arrange plates, and ensure a clean, organised, and hygienic around work environment.
This is a casual position, with Front of House operations running mainly Monday to Friday. Kindly note that this role does not involve cooking.
About the Team/Service Location
We are a group of 46 individuals with diverse backgrounds based in Lower Hutt Hospital, united by our commitment to delivering high-quality and delicious meals to our patients, staff, and visitors. Despite our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughter amongst ourselves.Our team serves up to 500 coffees per day to our customers, therefore we strongly promote a collaborative team atmosphere to ensure success.
About you
We are looking for someone with great customer service and communication skills with a positive, can-do attitude, who is used to working in a busy team environment. You will be able to multitask efficiently, demonstrating a strong sense of punctuality and respect for schedules.
Qualities we are looking for:
- Clean and tidy work habits
- Physically fit - comfortable standing for long periods
- Proactive and solution focused
- Works well under pressure and an effective communicator
- Committed to fulfilling your rostered hours
- Displays efficient time management and organisational skills
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.