Cafe Server / Kitchen Helper

KF Aerospace; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

KF Aerospace’s Convair Café in Kelowna is seeking a friendly Barista/Kitchen Helper on a casual, part-time basis.

You will take orders, prepare drinks, assist in food prep, and keep the café clean and well stocked while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience, ideally in hospitality.
• Basic food preparation and handling skills.
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain positive customer service.

Responsibilities

• Taking customer’s orders and using the POS system.
• Brewing coffee and making specialty drinks (previous experience not required).
• Baking pre-prepared items and presenting baked goods in the pastry case nicely.
• Boxing-up food orders from the pastry cabinet.
• Assist the Cook with basic food preparation, order assembly, and plating.
• Float between the barista station and kitchen throughout the shift, providing support wherever operational needs are greatest.
• Restock ingredients, beverages, condiments, packaging, and supplies for both the café and kitchen.
• Run food orders to dine-in guests and clearing tables.
• General cleaning (e.g. washing dishes, restocking condiments, weekly cleaning tasks).
• Opening and closing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the café and kitchen.

Skills

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Tools

POS system

Job description

Note: We are looking for new team members to join us on a casual basis.

We’re all about the craft.

Convair Café is situated in one of the working hangars of KF Aerospace. We offer a unique aircraft inspired dine-in experience serving high quality food and drinks to our onsite employees as well as external customers.

KF Aerospace – Kelowna Now’s Business of the Year 2023 - is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing.

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you provide great customer service and have experience in the food and beverage industry? Bring these skills to our Barista/Kitchen Helper position!

We are looking for an outgoing person with excellent customer service skills. Someone who also enjoys getting hands-on in the kitchen with food prep as needed.

Applicants will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multi-task while maintaining positive customer interactions.

JOB DUTIES

• Taking customer’s orders and using the POS system
• Brewing coffee and making specialty drinks (previous experience not required)
• Baking pre-prepared items and presenting baked goods in the pastry case nicely
• Boxing-up food orders from the pastry cabinet
• Assist the Cook with basic food preparation, order assembly, and plating
• Float between the barista station and kitchen throughout the shift, providing support wherever operational needs are greatest
• Restock ingredients, beverages, condiments, packaging, and supplies for both the café and kitchen
• Run food orders to dine-in guests and clearing tables
• General cleaning (e.g. washing dishes, restocking condiments, weekly cleaning tasks)
• Opening and closing duties
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the café and kitchen

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior customer service experience, ideally in a hospitality setting
• Basic food preparation and food handling skills
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain positive customer service