Cook / Kitchen Assistant (Growth Into Kitchen Lead)

**Join The Team at Littles Midnight Bakery** Position: Cook / Kitchen Assistant (Growth into Lead Kitchen) Location: 205 Main Street, Port Stanley, Ontario inside The Telegraph House Pay: $17.60 Availability: 8 - 24+ hours a week - **Must be available on weekends.** Shift: 930am - 430pm or anything in between. Availability For Occasional Evening Events **Who We Are**: Welcome to Littles Midnight Bakery — where cozy meets cool and clothing meets bakery. We’re a small, family-run business, and when you join our team, you work with us, not just for us. Our bakery is tucked inside the beautiful, historic Telegraph House in Port Stanley, where we share a charming space with Latika Fashions. Here, guests can enjoy more than just great food and drinks — they get a full "shop and sip" experience. From wine and bakery treats to style and service, you’ll help create a space that’s as warm and unique as the people who walk through our door. We serve up delicious drinks, fresh-baked treats, simple lunch menu items and good vibes. With our modern buzzer system and casual table service, we keep things efficient but never impersonal. If you're someone who enjoys a little hustle, loves great coffee, and values connection with customers, this might be your kind of place. **Your Role at Littles** In this role, you'll be responsible for helping create a positive and creative kitchen environment, where quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside an experienced chef, you’ll be producing dishes that look amazing and taste exceptional, while developing your own culinary skills. As you grow in the role, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility — eventually stepping up to run the kitchen yourself. **What You’ll Do**: Open the kitchen to prepare for service Keep record of low stock items Prep items if needed for service Respond to chit machine orders promptly Make & Plate all menu items according to standard Dishwashing Refill and restock items as needed Maintain cleanliness inside the kitchen Maintain cleanliness in and outside the bakery, including sweeping/blowing debris from the patio, cleaning the bathroom, and maintaining a clean bar area. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a friendly, approachable attitude are key. You will help uphold the brand’s standards of service and contribute to the smooth operation of the bakery. **Please Note**: Although you will be working alongside Latika Fashions Clothing store and serving food and drinks to their customers, you are not required nor responsible to sell clothing. At this time we can seat up to 40 customers at one time - not including pool service. _Events will allow for more seating. _ Uniform - Dress for the weather - Dress for the kitchen - Open Dress Code at this time. Please Dress Appropriately. Events will be occasional throughout the year. Most events will be Friday, Saturdays or Sundays during the summer months. Events may include Special menu items, Live Music, Poolside events, later shifts and more. Please expect to work until 10pm or later on event nights. Subject to change. **Qualifications**: Kitchen Experience preferred. Food Handlers Certificate is required. Smart Serve is a bonus but not required. Must be comfortable being on your feet and multitasking Must be 18+ **What We’re Looking For** A friendly, dependable team player Comfortable staying active and multitasking A welcoming, proactive attitude goes a long way here Someone who takes pride in their work and brings positive energy Someone looking to be creative in the kitchen Someone who enjoys kids is a bonus - We have a 2.5 and 4.5 year old you will see around **Perks of the Job** Work in a unique, community and family-driven space Discounts on products, food and drink on and off shift One Free Drink a shift (non alcoholic) One Free Baked Good a shift Enjoy the vibe — cozy, quirky, and always fresh Be part of a place that values kindness, quality, and connection **Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $17.60 per hour Expected hours: 8 - 24 per week **Benefits**: - Discounted or free food - Store discount Work Location: In person