Student Cafe jobs

Love making great coffee and creating great experiences? Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Join MetFlex, Metlifecare's dedicated casual workforce, and bring your café skills to our beautiful retirement villages across your local area. Whether you're an experienced barista looking for extra shifts or someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day is an opportunity to brighten someone's day — whether that's crafting the perfect flat white, sharing a friendly conversation, or providing exceptional customer service to our residents, visitors, and team members.

Why Join MetFlex?

When you join MetFlex, you're joining more than just a casual team.

You'll enjoy:

• Flexible shifts that work around your lifestyle and availability.
• A supportive team dedicated to your onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Variety in your work - every village has its own unique café and community.
• Opportunities to move into permanent roles as they become available.
• Meaningful work where you make a genuine difference in people's day.

About the role

As a Casual Café Assistant / Barista, you'll help create a warm and welcoming café experience for our residents, their families, visitors, and staff.

Your day could include:

• Preparing quality espresso coffee and other hot and cold beverages.
• Taking food and beverage orders with a friendly, customer-first approach.
• Serving meals and café items.
• Operating the point-of-sale (EFTPOS/cash register).
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Cleaning café equipment and keeping the café looking its best.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties when required.

What we are looking for?

We're looking for someone who enjoys being busy, thrives in a team environment, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience working in a café or hospitality environment.
• Confident barista skills, including operating a commercial coffee machine and preparing a range of espresso-based beverages.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• The ability to multitask and stay calm during busy service periods.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• A Food Handling or Hygiene Certificate (preferred but not essential).

About Metlifecare

At Metlifecare, we're passionate about creating communities where older New Zealanders can thrive. With retirement villages and care homes across the country, we're committed to providing exceptional care, meaningful connections, and outstanding service.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to foster supportive teams where everyone feels valued.

Apply today

If you're passionate about hospitality, love making great coffee, and want the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to join the MetFlex team.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, and successful candidates will be required to provide proof of identity and work eligibility as part of the recruitment process.