Sea Cider is hiring a part time Cook! Do you love the idea of creating cider-centric foodie experiences on an organic farm that crafts award-winning cider?
The Job
Our Cooks prepare food and keep our kitchen & deli clean and safe for use. Our Cooks also help develop new menu items, and work in a positive, inclusive environment where collaboration and idea sharing is encouraged. Other duties include:
- prepping ingredients
- preparing and plating dishes and assembling orders
- presenting food orders to guests, explaining each dish and answering questions
- completing our culinary Opening and Closing Checklists
- counting inventory & alerting the Culinary Supervisor when items are running low
- keeping food storage areas clean and organized
- Bussing and dishwashing
Full shifts are generally 10:30am to 6:30pm, and half day shifts vary (e.g. 10:30am to 2:30pm; 2:30pm to 6:30pm). Compensation is $17.50 per hour plus 4% vacation pay plus pooled gratuities. Training will be provided on Sea Cider culinary protocols and cider, of course!
How to Apply
Apply in confidence with a resume plus a cover letter that describes how you meet the requirements for the position. We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Salary: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
License/Certification:
- Serving It Right certificate (preferred)
- Foodsafe Certificate (required)
Other benefits:
- A "cider allowance" and an "egg allowance"
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food and beverages
- Free on-site parking
- No early mornings
- No late nights
- Paid time off for sickness, bereavement or extreme weather events
- Staff discount
About Us
Sea Cider is a certified organic farm near Victoria BC that grows heirloom apples and produces award-winning cider and sparkling juice. We strive to create exceptional cider experiences while operating as a community-minded, conscientious land steward that provides safe and fulfilling work for staff. We have a sense of humour and a positive outlook; we are kind, conscientious and reliable; we enjoy collaborating and learning from one another; and we are tenacious in our efforts to produce award-winning cider and positive customer experiences.
About You
You are a friendly, hard working foodie with a proven track record in commercial kitchens. In addition, you have:
- Education: Food Safe Level 1 and Serving It Right - required; post secondary training in commercial kitchens - preferred.
- Vocational experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or deli - required.
- Computer skills: familiarity with POS systems and an eagerness to learn new programs.
- Communication skills & teamwork: an aptitude for diplomacy and the ability to give feedback to colleagues so that it is well received. Demonstrated success in teamwork and helping to foster an inclusive, positive work environment.
- Personal aptitude: curiosity, great listening skills and openness to feedback.
- Work week availability: Able to work part-time hours during the day, either full day or half day shifts, generally between 10:30am and 6:30pm.
- Physicality: The physical strength to safely lift and carry heavy items (up to 25 kg); work on your feet for hours at a time; perform frequent physical movements in a kitchen throughout the day and to work indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
- A Health & Safety mindset, and agree to follow our Communicable Disease Plan and all safety protocols.
- Continuous Improvement: A desire to work for a business that is growing and seeking to continually improve.
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