Barista/kitchen Helper

We’re all about the craft.

Convair Café is situated in one of the working hangars of KF Aerospace. We offer a unique aircraft inspired dine-in experience serving high quality food and drinks to our onsite employees as well as external customers.

KF Aerospace – Kelowna Now’s Business of the Year 2023 - is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing.

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you provide great customer service and have experience in the food and beverage industry? Bring these skills to our Barista/Kitchen Helper position!

We are looking for an outgoing person with excellent customer service skills someone who also enjoys getting hands-on in the kitchen with food prep as needed.

Applicants will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multi-task while maintaining positive customer interactions.

JOB DUTIES

• Taking customer’s orders and using the POS system
• Brewing coffer and making specialty drinks (no experience required)
• Assisting with basic food preparation & baking pre-prepared items
• Boxing-up food orders from the pastry cabinet
• Assist with washing dishes
• Run food orders to dine-in guests and clearing tables
• Boxing-up food orders from the pastry cabinet
• General cleaning (e.g. washing dishes, restocking condiments, weekly cleaning tasks)
• Opening and closing duties

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior customer service experience, ideally in a hospitality setting
• Basic food preparation and food handling skills
• Must have a driver’s licence and reliable transportation
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain positive customer service
• Knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work and communicate well with a team

HOURS OF WORK

Convair Café is open Monday to Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm.

We are looking for two new team members (part-time or full-time). You will need a driver’s license and your own transport.

Shifts may vary but the successful candidate would need to be available between 6:30am (for opening shifts) and/or 5:30pm for closing shifts depending on the shift.

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages starting at $17.50/hour + tips
• A complimentary staff meal & specialty drink per shift
• Free Parking
• No STAT holiday shifts & Saturdays on a rotating basis
• Medical and Dental Coverage (depending on hours worked)
• Health Spending Account (depending on hours worked)
• Personal Spending Account (depending on hours worked)
• Pension Plan Matching
• Disability, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Personal time off
• Medical Leave

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