Cafe Assistant

4 days ago

Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand The Old Mountaineers Cafe Full time

Cafe Assistant

The Old Mountaineers Café Bar Ltd

Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury

Full time

$25 to $29 per hour

The Old Mountaineers Cafe Bar based at 3 Larch Grove, Aoraki Mount Cook. We are looking for a Cafe Assistant skilled in all forms of FOH and kitchen prep. We are looking for a person who can commit to a full time job and is ready to work with just a small crew to produce good food to hungry travellers and hikers. You'll be expected to work at least between 30 to 40+ hours per week with more hours during the busier summer months. A good understanding of food preparation, hygene and food safety procedures is essential as well as front of house procedures and coffee skills. A good work record with references is required. We need a person who can work unsupervised and is honest, and good mannered. This is an alrounder position.

·       Maintain a positive and motivated work ethic in the cafe and kitchen at all times

·       Handle, sort, store and distribute food items

·       Follow instructions from the Chef or nominee

·       Any other duties the employer may reasonably require

·       Clean designated areas in accordance with procedures, morning/evening routines and hygiene requirements

·       Change table linen as required and ensure dirty or damaged linen is counted and exchanged for clean, usable items

·       Clean and refill condiment sets

·       Coffee making

·       Serving drinks

·       Study Liquor Licensing laws

·       Ensure table decorations are fresh

·       Set tables in accordance with agreed standards, ensuring all items are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair

·       Ensure sideboards on stations are adequately stacked with replacement cutlery, linen and any other items required

·       Greet customers professionally and show them to their table

·       Assist with any special needs of the customer, i.e. children, disabled or elderly patrons

·       Assist diners with food and beverage selection by presenting the menu, explaining daily specials, answering food preparation questions and identifying appropriate wines

·       Take customer orders in a pleasant and efficient manner

·       Ensure orders are given to the appropriate person to execute

·       Serve food and beverages in accordance with agreed procedures, but above all in a professional, courteous manner

·       Check with customer throughout their meal of any further needs

·       Ensure tables are cleared quickly and efficiently and plates and utensils returned to the kitchen area

·       Ensure customers are correctly charged, present the bill and take payment from the customer in accordance with the procedures of the establishment

·       Answer phone and record bookings for restaurant reservations as required

·       Participate in fire or evacuation drills and ensure complete familiarisation with all exits

·       Be aware of and continually maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress

·       Report any problems with either customers or meals to the Restaurant Manager or Duty Manager

·       Adhere to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies

·       Follow instructions from Restaurant Manager or Duty Manager or Owner

·       Learn coffee making skills

·       Cleaning duties at the restaurant or staff units as required.

We can provide staff accommodation which is only 10-15 minute walk from work.

Send us your CV with relevant hospitality experience to

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