Tim Hortons Barista, Seasonal

Groupe Compass Quebec ltée.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Halifax is seeking a Seasonal Tim Hortons Barista to prepare and serve coffee and beverages. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service skills and teamwork, with the ability to carry out instructions. Responsibilities include educating customers, maintaining supplies, and ensuring sanitation standards. This role offers a starting hourly rate of $17.00, with no evening or weekend shifts, providing a great opportunity to nurture your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Mental health and wellness resources

Award-winning workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and related beverages to customers.
• Educate customers on coffee options and preparation methods.
• Maintain inventory and supplies at the coffee bar.
• Follow sanitation regulations to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Strong interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.


• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.


• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.


• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.


• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.


• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Working Title: Tim Hortons Barista, Seasonal

Employment Status: Seasonal

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour

Address: 166 Bedford Highway Halifax NS B3M 2J6

New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Start Date: January 12, 2026

Important Information: Previous Tim Hortons experience is an asset. Must be able to work independently. No evening or weekend shifts.

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

We’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Summary

You will be responsible for preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks and related food and beverage items to customers.

As a Barista, You Will

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs


• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions


• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino


• Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates


• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar


• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs


• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations


• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re‑designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar

About You

• Excellent customer service skills


• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset


• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.