Kitchen Lead & Morning Baker | Peaked Pies Squamish
Join the opening team of Peaked Pies Squamish!
Peaked Pies began in Whistler with one goal: to bring Australian hospitality to Canada through delicious food and genuine customer service.
As we've grown, one thing has stayed the same—quality matters. Every meat pie, sausage roll and Australian dessert and we serve starts with people who care about the details.
We're looking for a Kitchen Lead & Morning Baker who takes pride in producing consistently great food, keeping an organised kitchen, and helping set the entire café up for a successful day.
We are open for this position to be a part time (24 hours per week) through to full time for the right person. If you are a student and need some flexibility we can offer permanent part time across 4 days per week. Full time (from 32 hours per week) are eligible for Extended Health Benefits. We offer our kitchen team equal share of all gratuities based on hours worked.
Why You'll Love Working Here
~ Consistent morning shifts
~ Equal share of gratuities on top of your hourly wage
~ Free staff meals on shift and 50% staff discount on your days off
~ Opportunities to grow within our expanding local company
~ Supportive team where everyone helps each other
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who...
✔ Loves being organised
✔ Has exceptional attention to detail
✔ Enjoys following recipes and creating consistently great food
✔ Takes pride in a clean, well-run kitchen
✔ Likes planning ahead and staying one step ahead of the rush
✔ Enjoys working independently while also supporting a team
✔ Doesn't mind jumping out front to chat with customers when needed
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in preparing the café for a successful day.
Your responsibilities include:
- Baking our pies throughout the day to maintain freshness.
- Preparing mashed potato, mushy peas and gravy.
- Handmaking our desserts and sweets by carefully following recipes.
- Managing inventory and ensuring the kitchen is well stocked.
- Monitoring food quality, freshness and Food Safe standards.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.
- Helping maintain beautiful food displays that tempt customers.
- Supporting the front-of-house team during busy periods.
- Greeting customers with a smile and providing friendly Australian hospitality whenever you're out front.
This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety. You'll spend most of your day in the kitchen, but everyone at Peaked Pies works together to create a great customer experience.
What Makes Someone Successful Here?
The best people in this role:
- Notice the small details that others miss.
- Take pride in producing consistently high-quality food.
- Stay calm and organised during busy periods.
- Love working with checklists and routines.
- Understand that a clean kitchen produces great food.
- Think ahead instead of reacting to problems.
Requirements
- Food Safe Level 1
- Hospitality, baking, prep cook or kitchen experience is an asset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Eligible to work in Canada with a valid work permit
If you're someone who enjoys creating great food, takes pride in organisation and cleanliness, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $19.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
