Bistro Team Member (Food Service)

Nature's Fare Markets; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health food retailer in Kelowna is seeking a Bistro Team Member to engage with customers and prepare menu items. Candidates must be available for 5 AM and full Sunday shifts. This role offers a competitive wage, flexible benefits, and a fun, supportive work environment. If you are service-minded and passionate about food, apply today to join a growing BC-based company committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive hiring wage

Flexible benefits

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Free swag

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Food Safe I Certified is a plus.
• Ability to engage customers warmly.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and build connections.
• Assist with menu questions and suggestions.
• Prepare and serve menu items.
• Maintain attractive food displays.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Work collaboratively as a team player.

Skills

Service minded

Food passion

Flexible teamwork

Confident communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

***There are two roles available. The successful candidates can expect to work between 8 - 24 hours per week and MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR 5AM SHIFTS AS WELL AS FULL SUNDAY SHIFTS***

Regular Store Hours
Mon – Sat 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sun 9:00am – 7:00pm

BISTRO TEAM MEMBER

In our Bistro, we are passionately creating delicious food made with carefully chosen organic, local sustainable ingredients: fresh produce, ethically raised and grass-fed meat and dairy, and products without additives or preservatives. Our customers love our fresh juices and smoothies, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, salads, hearty soups, entrées and an array of baked goods. And, of course, we offer tasty options for a variety of food preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo diets

PERKS:

• Competitive hiring wage range: $18.25 - 19.50/hr
• Flexible benefits
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Give a warm “hello!” to our customers – we like building connections with our new and regular customers and sharing a laugh along the way.
• Assist customers with their order which might include answering questions on our menu items and giving suggestions based on their dietary needs (don’t worry, we will train you on this!)
• Prepare, make and serve our menu items, including specialty smoothies and juices.
• Use your eye for detail to make food displays that are attractive and inviting.
• Using the ‘clean as you go’ method you keep kitchen area clean, tidy and organized. Teamwork makes the dream work!
• In other words, you will help others, share your knowledge on our amazing products, be safe, be a great team player and have fun!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You are service minded with experience working in a vibrant customer service environment.
• Passionate about food and sharing your favourite “go-to” items
• You are flexible and seamlessly help make the workflow happen.
• You are confident and friendly in approaching and talking to people.
• Open to learning new things.
• Like to have fun!
• Food Safe I Certified is a plus, but not needed in order to apply.

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Apply online today!