Ki Cafe, a Japanese-inspired cafe located beside Royal Oak Skytrain Station in Burnaby, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. We specialize in bubble tea, house-baked desserts, and home-style meals. We are currently looking for kitchen staff who are detail-oriented, reliable, and available for weekends and closing shifts. This role begins as part-time with the opportunity to transition into full-time.
As a Kitchen Team Member, you will play a vital role in meal preparation, food handling, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. We welcome both experienced candidates and those eager to learn and grow within our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and assemble meals according to established recipes and presentation standards
- Assist with food preparation, including chopping, mixing, and portioning ingredients
- Plate dishes with consistency and attention to detail
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, including dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and proper waste disposal
- Ensure food safety protocols are followed at all times, including proper storage and handling of ingredients
- Support the team during busy periods with various kitchen tasks as needed
- Assist with daily opening and closing duties
- Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and well-stocked
Requirements:
- Previous kitchen or food service experience is preferred but not required
- Willingness to learn and follow recipes, procedures, and kitchen standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices is an asset
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Availability to work weekends and evening closing shifts
- If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you. Please note that applicants must be presently located in Canada to be considered.
To apply, please send your resume and an optional brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
- Are you looking for a long-term position or a short-term position?
- Do you have a Class 5 driver's license? Do you own your own vehicle?
- Why work for us? What interested you in applying for this position?
- What is your current work availability? (Availability for 3+ months)
- Do you have a work/student permit or are you a permanent resident? If you have a permit, when does it expire?
- How far is your commute to the cafe?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
