Sweet Thea Bakery, a well-loved local bakery and café at Main & 32nd in Vancouver, is hiring a dependable Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team.
About Us:
We’re a 24-seat café inside a working bakery, focused on showcasing our exceptional sourdough breads through a concise and high-quality breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu. Everything is made in-house — sauces, soups, cured meats, breads — using real, fresh ingredients. Kitchen service is from 9am to 3pm, every day of the week.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dependable Cook to join our kitchen team.
This position supports the preparation and service of our daily menu of soups, sandwiches, and other light fare. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and helping wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.
Schedule
- Thursday – Monday inclusive , with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off
- 30-35 hours per week @ $22/hour
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare ingredients for soups, sandwiches, and other menu items
- Assist cooks with food preparation and assembly
- Portion and package food items
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
- Restock ingredients and supplies as needed
- Assist with service and line preparation during busy periods
- Support the kitchen team with general production and cleaning tasks
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, deli, catering operation, or food production environment
- Able to work efficiently and stay productive throughout the shift
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Able to stand for extended periods and perform moderate lifting
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed
Please note: This is an active, hands-on kitchen position. We are seeking someone with previous commercial food-service experience who is comfortable working as part of a busy kitchen team.
When applying, please tell us about your kitchen experience and the types of food-service operations where you have worked.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Commercial Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
