barista Comox
Job description
On the Fly Café at the Comox Valley Airport is hiring for part-time Barista/Food-prep positions. We are looking for high-energy, outgoing, enthusiastic individuals who have a need for speed! Must be available for split shifts (specifically 8 am -10:45 am / 3 pm - 6 pm) and weekend availability is also required (either a Sat or Sun). You must care about the quality of the food and beverages you're serving. You’ll be in a fast-paced environment where you’ll have the ability to master your food & beverage craft, work alongside friendly people and meet new people every day.
You’d make a great Barista/All Rounder if you:
- Consider yourself a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others.
- Have excellent communications skills.
- Works efficiently under pressure and without direct supervision.
- Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
- Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
- Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash handling and store safety.
- Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.
- Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
From free coffee, free parking, food discounts. and competitive pay, you'll benefit from the very generous tips from our community and their visitors, On The Fly is a great place to work!
Summary of Experience
- Previous experience in a café or restaurant is required.
Basic Qualifications
- Must currently have both a valid Serving It Right and Food Safe certificate.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
- Meet operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security
- Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
- Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, the quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 15-35 per week
Salary: $17.50-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Comox, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada?
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Serving It Right (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
