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:
An opportunity has arisen for an energetic and friendly person to join our team at Summerset by the Ranges, to assist with the day to day operation of our on-site café. At Summerset, we're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly.
We value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart! Our Café/Kitchen Assistant is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families.
This is a casual contract position on an as and when required basis, however we are looking for someone with availability between the hours of 8am-5pm across the week.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting customers, processing orders, making delicious coffee and serving cabinet food
- Following the requirements of the Food Control Plan to ensure that all elements are completed as documented
- Cleaning of all kitchen surfaces including washing dishes and removing rubbish from the kitchen
- Working with the chef to unload and put away stock
- Supporting the chef with food preparation
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will:
- be outgoing, friendly and have a can-do attitude
- enjoy providing top class customer service to ensure a great café experience to our residents and their guests
- have the ability to provide high quality and timely support for the Chef
- have prior experience with making great coffee, food preparation and presentation is preferable
- enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a team.
At Summerset, 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
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:
- Day time hours (other than occasional events)
- Ongoing training and career development
- Uniform provided
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 16/04/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!