POSITION: Barista
LOCATION: de la terre bakery; 600 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON
HOURS: part-time hours (20 hours/week) and full-time hours (35 - 40 hours/week) available
PAY: CA$17.60 + weekly tips
SHIFT TYPE: Days; scheduled shifts range between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm. Applicants MUST be available weekends.
EXPECTED START DATE: ASAP
JOB SUMMARY
de la terre bakery, located in the North End of St. Catharines, is seeking a Barista for our Front of House department. Our vision here at de la terre is to be the leading bread, and pastry producer in the region. We work hard to create a vibrant community hub, focused on pleasure, sustenance, stewardship, community and creativity.
We are seeking to hire a skilled, responsible, passionate, and hard-working individual that will work in concert with the other de la terre team members to create an exceptional customer experience. The Front of House Barista would be responsible for educating and serving customers, making espresso-based beverages, packaging orders, answering the phone, and all opening and closing duties. It is the intention of de la terre to create a highly renowned coffee program at the café. As such, applicants must have the training and aptitude to meet these standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Skillfully making coffee (espresso, batch brew and pour over), tea, and any other beverages as ordered by customers to meet the standards of de la terre’s coffee program.
- Serving and greeting customers including entering transactions into the P.O.S. system, packaging orders, answering the phone, and educating customers on our products and processes.
- Performing all opening and/or closing duties including setting up the bread and pastry display, opening and closing the register, and daily cleaning.
- Working collectively in a fast-paced environment to ensure the customers have an exceptional experience.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment as well as being knowledgeable in proper food handling, storage, and labeling. Daily cleaning throughout and at the end of the shift is mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
* Excellent time management and organizational skills are required. Must be comfortable and confident working under pressure.
* Flexibility and team mentality is a must. Must be comfortable working on your feet and standing throughout the day
* Proper food handling and cleaning is required; a Food Handlers certificate is an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you available weekends?
- Are you looking for full time or part time work?
Experience:
- cafe/restaurant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
