Food Focus Cafe Staff - West Vancouver, Canada - Forecast Coffee Group

Forecast Coffee Group

Verified Company

West Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Forecast Coffee in
West Vancouver is Hiring We are looking for wonderful staff to join our team as cafe staff; with a focus on food.

_"Forecast Coffee exists to create space to feed the soul, igniting our collective passion for each other, our community, and the outdoors."_
The role of Front of House & Barista; Food Focused is an essential part of our business.

You perform in your role with passion, and take upmost care as a representative of our brand and product, and are motivated to consistently deliver the excellent customer service expected.

Whilst providing a positive and inclusive environment for customers and staff, our staff are accountable for providing quality service and product in a safe and clean environment.

Our company core values should guide all decision making and communication, in the pursuit of delivering best customer experience, employee experience and anticipating what is best for the store.

Primary Duties

Adhering to company policy as stated in the Employee Handbook, at all times
Greeting and serving customers in a friendly, confident and prompt manner
Adhering to Food Safe, Work Safe policy's and following BC Liquor laws
Following procedures and completing tasks as set by the store manager
Maintaining a consistently clean, sanitized and safe work environment throughout shifts. This extends beyond the service area and includes bussing and cleaning tables, and dishwashing
Setting up food preparation areas and equipment, espresso machine and all serving stations in preparation for shift
Clean up and pack down of food preparation areas and equipment, espresso machine and all serving stations at end of shift
Preparing quality foods and beverages for customers, in a timely manner and following set recipes and procedures
Overseeing and leading food preparation and kitchen stock levels in accordance with the Kitchen leadhand and supervisor team.
Ensuring all staff are promoting, practicing and compliant with FoodSafe procedures and guidelines (including food temps, food handling and receiving procedures
Staying uptodate on current food safe practices
Checking product stock levels to ensure consistent availability. Communicating low stock levels to team leader to address / ordering where required
Providing uptodate dietary and ingredients knowledge to customers on all food and beverage products, or promptly locating information
Providing correct information on grocery/retail products, or promptly locating information
Work with kitchen leadhand in food development projects, as directed by manager
Sourcing products from suppliers, considering food costing budgets
Addressing packaging, handling and storage of products
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Collaborate with team and make adjustments according to feedback and suggestions
Managing food costs:
Maintaining product inventory through consistent rotation
Ensuring correct ordering procedures followed
Limiting wastage
Promptly receiving and packing away deliveries and consistently rotating product
Restocking retail and food displays, and facing the store, ensuring it is tidy and clean throughout your shift
General knowledge of store POS system and credit/debit machine
Working with your team to ensure daily tasks are completed each shift
Immediately reporting all maintenance and operational concerns to team leader
Handling cash responsibly
Other duties assigned by team leader or business owner

Other Duties & Characteristics

Assisting with catering or other events outside of normal work hours
Problem solving skills
Ability to multitask and maintain composure under pressure
Work efficiently and with speed, according to customer demand
Positive, respectful and inclusive attitude
Employing a leadbyexample approach
Café food and product ordering

Qualifications

Previous customer service
Previous experience/interest in handling, preparing or cooking food in a professional setting
Barista experience (preferred) and/or willingness to attend training
Food Safe Level I (preferred but not required)
Serving it right (required)
All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada

Why Work With Us?

Because we are a young, passionate company making fantastic coffee We encourage a healthy work/life balance, including flexible hours, free meals on shift and discounts across all of our stores.

We welcome employee input and provide a fun, inclusive and supportive work environment for all. We love what we do and want our staff to feel the same way.

For more on who we are and what we love, check us out at

Compensation Range Includes tips

Salary:
from $17.10 per hour

Salary:
$19.00-$25.00 per hour