Cafe Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

Job Description

Are you passionate about hospitality but want to enjoy regular weekday hours? Join Fisher & Paykel Healthcare as a Cafe Assistant and bring your barista and customer service skills to one of New Zealand’s leading companies. This is your chance to work in a high-energy, supportive environment while developing your career in hospitality.

About Company:

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited is a world-class medical device company known for delivering innovative healthcare products across 120 countries. With manufacturing facilities in New Zealand and Mexico, and sales offices worldwide, we’re committed to improving patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. Our cafeterias play a vital role in fostering workplace culture, serving meals to more than 4,500 employees, and catering to events, meetings, and corporate functions.

Responsibilities for Cafe Assistant:

The responsibilities for the job of Cafe Assistants are as following.

• Deliver outstanding front-of-house service in a busy café environment.
• Prepare high-quality barista coffee and serve cabinet food.
• Take orders using the POS system with accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and guests.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep work and food presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in both café and service areas.
• Support catering services for corporate functions, meetings, and events.

Requirements for Cafe Assistant:

The requirements for the job of Cafe Assistants are as following.

• Previous barista and café service experience, ideally in a high-volume environment (serving 600+ coffees per day).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and a strong team player.
• Good time management and multitasking skills.
• Flexibility to support catering and café operations.
• Must be able to pass relevant background checks (criminal and credit).

Skills and Knowledge Desired:

• Barista and hospitality service expertise.
• POS and cash-handling experience.
• Food preparation and presentation.
• Team collaboration and customer service excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards.

Benefits Package:

• Permanent full-time role with weekday hours only (no late nights or weekends).
• Work in a modern, dynamic café serving a thriving workplace community.
• Opportunity to grow and advance your hospitality career within a leading international company.
• Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities.