

Customer Services Assistant
Permanent Part-Time
Charlie van, Victoria Square, Christchurch CBD
Ice Cream Charlie has been serving Charlie-lovers since 1903 - and now we're looking for a reliable, customer-focused team member to help keep the tradition alive at our iconic Victoria Square van.
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This is a permanent part-time role worked:
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Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30am - 6:30pm (core roster)
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One full weekend per month
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Additional shifts may be available from time to time, particularly over summer and during events
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You'll be the friendly face greeting loyal Charlie-lovers, city workers, students, families, and curious tourists keen to try New Zealand's oldest ice cream recipe!
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What the role involves:
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Serving ice creams and thickshakes to brand standards
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Outstanding customer service and engagement, and answering enquiries
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Cash handling and EFTPOS use
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Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and food-safe workspace
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Temperature and other checks for auditing purposes
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Basic stocktaking to ensure supplies don't run low
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Keeping the van running smoothly during your shift
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What we're looking for:
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Excellent customer service and communication skills
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Reliability - turning up when you're rostered
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Confidence working solo during quieter periods
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Ability to stay calm and efficient when queues get long
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Availability for the rostered weekdays and monthly weekend shifts, with flexibility to work other days if hot, busy, or staff sickness or leave requires
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Food service experience is great, but not essential as full training will be provided
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Why join Ice Cream Charlie?
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Be part of a local legacy with generations of fans
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Supportive owners and a fun, friendly team
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A stunning location and working environment overlooking the stunning Victoria Park - the best "office" in Christchurch!
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Training in food safety, cash handling, and customer service
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Uniform provided
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How to apply
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Email your CV with a cover note detailing your interest and availability to Sarah and Gareth at gareth@icecreamcharlie.co.nz
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Applications close 31 December, but don't hesitate to apply as we'll conduct interviews with the intention to start as soon as possible.
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