Cafe Server / Kitchen Helper

Note: We are looking for new team members to join us on a casual basis. 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 coffee and making specialty drinks (previous experience not required) * Baking pre-prepared items and presenting baked goods in the pastry case nicely * Boxing-up food orders from the pastry cabinet * Assist the Cook with basic food preparation, order assembly, and plating * Float between the barista station and kitchen throughout the shift, providing support wherever operational needs are greatest * Restock ingredients, beverages, condiments, packaging, and supplies for both the café and kitchen * Run food orders to dine-in guests and clearing tables * General cleaning (e.g. washing dishes, restocking condiments, weekly cleaning tasks) * Opening and closing duties * Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the café and kitchen REQUIREMENTS * Prior customer service experience, ideally in a hospitality setting * Basic food preparation and food handling skills * Must have a driver’s license 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 from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Shifts vary and can be between 7:00am (for opening shifts) and/or 4:00pm for closing shifts. We are looking for new team members to join us on a Casual basis (approximately 16-24 hours per week). You will need a driver’s license and your own transport. BENEFITS * Competitive wages starting at $19.00/hour + tips * A complimentary staff meal & specialty drink per shift * Free Parking * No STAT holiday shifts or weekends * Personal time off HOW TO APPLY Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Barista/Kitchen Helper position at kfaero.ca/careers [https://www.kfaero.ca/careers] today! #PR

The role involves providing customer service, preparing specialty drinks, and assisting with food preparation and plating. Additionally, the employee is responsible for restocking supplies, running food orders, and performing general cleaning duties.

Candidates must have prior customer service experience and basic food handling skills. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position.

• Competitive wages • Tips • Complimentary staff meal • Complimentary specialty drink • Free parking • Personal time off

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Customer service
• Food preparation
• Food handling
• Barista skills
• POS system operation
• Multi-tasking
• Baking
• Order assembly
• Plating
• Cleaning
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Aircraft Leasing
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Aviation
• Customer Service
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Innovation
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Point Of Sale
• Clearing Tables

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Kitchen Helper
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week