Our company
Nonna Lia is a fast-growing Italian dessert shop and cafe catered to savvy customers with a premium taste. Our operations team continues to expand so we are looking to hire extra help at our main kitchen and facility in Oakwood Village (337 Oakwood Ave).
Our team
We are a relentless, caring, and dedicated team that is constantly looking to experiment, improve, and have some fun! As an associate, you will do great if you:
- Constantly obsess about cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence
- Pursue flawless execution and pay close attention to detail
- Are proactive, dependable, and willing to take initiative
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- Take pride in supporting the team behind the scenes
Your opportunity
As a Facility and Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in keeping our kitchen and facility running smoothly and safely. This is a hands-on role that combines cleaning, maintenance, organization, and kitchen support. If you are looking to be part of a business that is rapidly growing with opportunities to learn and grow alongside the team, then this is the place to be.
Responsibilities
Dishwashing & General Cleaning
- Perform daily dishwashing duties
- Perform routine cleaning including mopping, sweeping, drying, wiping, sanitizing, recycling, garbage removal and laundry
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen tools, equipment, and workstations
- Ensure all cleaning duties are completed according to health and safety standards
- Support overall kitchen cleanliness throughout the day
Facility Upkeep & Maintenance
- Assist in ensuring cleanliness and organization of kitchen, storage, office, cafe and other common areas such as washrooms
- Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments and supplies
- Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance and upkeep
- Identify, resolve maintenance issues and coordinate with external vendors if needed
Kitchen Assistance
- Prepare simple bases and ingredients for the Pastry team
- Portion, organize, and restock ingredients and supplies as needed
- Support the pastry and operations teams during busy production periods while following food safety and handling procedures at all times
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Comfortable with physical and hands-on work
- Able to lift and move boxes/supplies when needed
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Reliable and punctual
- Valid driving license with clean record (preferred)
- Previous kitchen, cleaning, warehouse, housekeeping, or facility experience (preferred)
Hours & Benefits
- 8 hour shifts, 40-44 hours/week (in-person)
- 4% vacation pay
- Sponsored health, dental, life, and disability coverage after 6 months of tenure
- 2 consecutive days off
- Full availability during weekends and holidays required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
