The Position
The Cafe Baker supports the Rose & Kettle Tearoom. Based in the historic Harris House, the museum’s main reception area, this position fulfills an essential front-of-house and back-of-house role. The position provides ample opportunity for growth and learning through daily cafe service and culinary events, and explores various styles and elements of cooking and baking.
Reporting to the Museum Director & Food Programming Manager, duties of the Baker shall include:
- Assist with kitchen prep work: preparing baked goods, pastries, soups, vegetable chopping, beverage preparation, etc.;
- Assist museum café: delivering orders, clearing tables, preparing coffee/tea and espresso-based drinks, service check-ins, washing dishes, etc.;
- Prepare orders for service;
- Keep track of inventory and note when products are low;
- Maintain food safety standards;
- Opportunity for menu collaboration and brainstorming;
- Assist with culinary and special event execution, including: menu preparation, event set up & tear down, and service;
- Cafe maintenance including: sweeping, mopping, assisting with daily opening and closing procedures;
- Operate cash register to complete transactions for tearoom and gift shop customers;
- Emphasize and promote museum garden through reception display; cutting fresh flowers for reception area, showcasing harvest, etc.;
- Promote museum sustainability practices, such as emphasis on the role of the garden in tearoom operation (growing produce for use in tearoom, tearoom compost used in garden, etc.);
- Other museum duties as needed;
- Contribute to the overall success of the summer season;
Desired qualifications/skills include:
- experience working in a cafe, restaurant, or other food service environment;
- baking experience, professional experience considered and asset;
- must possess or be willing to obtain safe food handling certification;
- excellent customer service and oral communication skills;
- ability to work well with others – tasks are generally collaborative though there is plenty of possibility for individual ideas;
- ability to self-motivate and oversee operational duties as required;
- experience in customer service role considered an asset;
- planning and organizational skills;
- ability to multi-task and manage time effectively;
- a genuine interest in food and support local initiatives;
- desire for continuous learning – each day brings new questions and challenges;
- experience in retail operations/cash handling is considered an asset.
- occasional evening availability;
Working Conditions & Benefits
- Fast-paced environment;
- Wednesday-Sunday morning and afternoon availability, with occasional evenings;
- Standing for long periods of time;
- Frequent physical demands;
- Potential for burns, cuts, scrapes;
- Repetitive Tasks - lifting, bending, squatting;
- 50% discount on nutritious and delicious meals while on shift;
- Visits with our farm animals;
- Harvesting from our farm gardens;
- Free parking on site;
- Cheerful and friendly environment;
- Ability to lift 50lbs/25kg.
The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society is committed to developing a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities it serves, and welcomes applications from all eligible African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. Anyone meeting the skill requirements is invited to apply.
Rate of pay is $18.00/hour for an approximately 35 hour work week.
This is a summer term position lasting approximately 20 weeks (Mid-May to Mid-October). Applications should consist of a cover letter and resume, and should be submitted as PDF documents. They will be accepted until the position is filled and should be addressed to Janice Kirkbright, Executive Director, Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, 471 Poplar Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2W 4L2 or emailed to [email protected]. The interview will be conducted by a panel of a minimum 2 persons consisting of Executive Director, Food Services Manager, and/or Board Representative.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
