Hospitality Cafe Support - Takanini
We need your smile and positive attitude here in our whare; help make our Retail customers and all our customers feel welcome and at home through food and hospitality at our onsite pop up cafe, Aroha Eatery, Takanini. [morning and afternoon shifts available]
Tōtara Hospice (TH) is a supportive and caring organisation, providing palliative care services to patients and their families/whanau travelling through the journey of a life limiting illness. Supporting those living in the South and South East Auckland area. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TH team based in the Retail Store in Takanini at our pop up Cafe space.
What activities will I be involved in?
Customer Service
Point of Sale, till work
Taking lunch orders
Serving cabinet food
Clearing tables
General help in Cafe area
Learning coffee machine
What support will we give you?
Training given on the job and of all systems such as the till
Ongoing support from our Volunteer services team and Hospitality team
What benefits do you get?
A chance to work in a friendly team, and an opportunity to make new friends and meet a group of diverse people.
The opportunity to work within a supportive integrated team environment, supporting the provision of a professional service to our community.
Developing new skills and experiences
Satisfaction of giving time to a local charity
Valuable work experience and skills that you can add to your CV.
Most importantly the satisfaction to Make Hospice Happen and supporting the belief of the Tōtara Hospice team, that even though dying is inevitable, dying unsupported is unacceptable.
*Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We will respect and support patients who choose this option.
What skills and attributes do we hope you can share with us?
Fabulous people skills, willing and able to create a warm and friendly atmosphere
A genuine willingness to be part of a team and be able to take direction. Whilst also being able to take initiative and work independently
Sensitivity, understanding and respect for our diverse community.
Organised, and able to work well under pressure with a flexible attitude
Reliability to your volunteer commitment
Food, catering and hospitality experience is an advantage but a passion for this area is just as good as training will be provided.
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
Time required - be able to commit to at least 1 x 3 hour shift per week
Shifts available: Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon shifts available 8:45am - 11:45am, 11:45am - 2:45pm
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Food Services