Mon Pitou Bistro & Bakery is hiring a BOH Operation Associate/Kitchen Helper to join our team in Vancouver. This role emphasizes sandwich-making and baking activities.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Sanitation, Cleaning & Kitchen Support (approximately 60%)
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout all back of house areas
- Complete daily cleaning tasks and scheduled deep cleaning duties
- Wash dishes, utensils, smallwares, cookware, and equipment as needed
- Support overall dishwashing operations to ensure smooth kitchen flow
- Clean and sanitize workstations, food contact surfaces, storage areas, and sinks
- Set up and break down stations before and after service
- Handle garbage, recycling, and compost according to workplace procedures
- Ensure adherence to sanitation standards, food safety procedures, and cleaning protocols
- Help maintain a safe, orderly, and service-ready kitchen environment at all times
Food Production, Prep & Receiving (approximately 40%)
- Prepare, bake, and cook menu items as directed
- Execute sandwich orders efficiently during peak lunch hours
- Complete morning bake-off for fresh pastries
- Prepare catering orders accurately and on time
- Prepare meals and meal kits, including vacuum sealing, labeling, and packaging
- Assemble retail and grab-and-go products such as salad bowls, and similar items
- Prepare ingredients according to recipes, portioning standards, and production needs
- Receive deliveries with careful inspection for quality, quantity, and accuracy (FIFO)
- Store products properly and rotate inventory according to food safety standards
Qualifications & Requirements
- Available to start at 6:00 AM or earlier for applicable shifts
- Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week
- Saturday and Sunday availability is mandatory
- Flexibility to cover additional shifts when needed is an asset
- FoodSafe Level 1 certification is mandatory
- Minimum 6 months of cooking experience required, including hot station experience
- Minimum 6 months of baking experience preferred
- Must be with kitchen equipment and safe operating practices
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Preferred Attributes
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Comfortable performing physically demanding cleaning and kitchen support tasks
- Able to follow recipes, procedures, and operational standards consistently
- Takes initiative and helps maintain a high standard of cleanliness and readiness across the kitchen
Employee Perks included!
- Staff meal onsite
- Unlimited coffee
- Store discount
- Weekly tips distribution
- Work/life balance
- Standardized schedule
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
