Job Description

We are hiring an experienced kitchen worker for our Seymour St location. We have a full time and a part time position available. For the full time position it will be a mix of day shifts and evening shifts including weekends. Day shifts can start as early as 6:30am. Weekends are our busiest days which mean you will work most weekends. For the part time position we are looking for someone who is available Friday-Saturday and Sundays, which includes a mix of day and evening shifts.

Company description

Nero Belgian Waffle Bar is an independent family owned company with three locations in Vancouver. We are a value based company and are looking for someone who shares the same values: mutual respect, honesty, integrity and transparency. We appreciate people who speak their mind, who can take initiative and are not afraid to think outside the box.

We create simple but real food. We work with fresh ingredients and make almost everything in house. We work with natural ingredients without preservatives and artificial ingredients.

Working at Nero means working at a fast pace. It is often busy and we require people who can work organized, clean and focused. We serve many happy customers every single day which results in great tips. We reward outstanding work with regular wage raises and promotions to supervisor and management positions. There is potential to grow with and within the company.

Extended health and dental benefits are offered after 1 year of full time employment, at no cost to the employee.

Job description

For this position you need to have previous experience in a food service business. Whether as a cook, barista, caterer or in a fast casual food place. We offer on the job training by our senior staff members in all aspects of our kitchen i.e. baking waffles, preparing waffle based brunch and dessert dishes, preparing espresso based drinks, prep work, cleaning and other tasks.

General responsibilities and duties

- Baking waffles

- Preparing waffle based brunch and dessert dishes

- Preparing drinks, mostly coffees but also other drinks.

- Prep work

- Welcoming and helping take out customers

- Accepting deliveries

- Cleaning & maintenance

You can work well independently and can also take direction for supervisors and other team members. You are a great team player who like interacting with people, both co-workers and customers.

Requirements

You have at least one year experience in a food related business.

You possess your Food Safe Level 1 certification or will obtain this during the first 3 months of employment.

You have a Serving it Right certificate as we serve alcoholic beverages (can be obtained upon hiring)

You are eligible to work in Canada, either on a work permit, as a permanent resident or you are a Citizen of Canada. When you have a work permit, we require that there is at least 1 year left on your visa.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Application question(s):

Are you eligible to work in Canada; Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Work Permit holder? If on a Work Permit, what is the expiry date? Can you work morning shifts (starting at 6:30am) and evening shifts both on weekdays and weekends? This is one of the most important questions of this application. In a few sentences, tell us who you are and why you are applying for this job. What's your favourite drink during spring and summer time?
Experience:

Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person