Baker/cook

**Cook - Long-term position - Farm to Plate Cafe** **Location**: Chemainus, BC **Job Type**: Full-time or Part-time **Wage**: $20 + tips ($5+/hr on average) **Schedule**: Flexible, we are looking for someone to do 2-3 early morning shifts and 3 day shifts **Are you a passionate cook who believes in whole foods, sustainability (use what we grow), and community? If you live in the Chemainus area and are looking for meaningful work with a wonderful team of people, this is the place for you.** **About Us** We are a community-focused, farm-to-plate café and shop connected to a 10-acre regenerative farm. As a social purpose co-operative, we believe in "being well by eating well" and operate with heart, passion, and purpose. Our kitchen and café serve wholesome, nourishing food made with fresh ingredients grown on our Thetis Island organic farm or sourced locally. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and reflects the diversity of our community. We’re a small team with a growing vision. If you value sustainability, whole foods, and meaningful community connections, we’d love to meet you **What You’ll Do** - Cook a variety of sweet and savoury food using fresh, seasonal farm ingredients - Prepare daily menu items and baked goods to a high standard - Preserve the harvest (soups, sauces, dressings, dips, ferments, etc.) - Keep the kitchen clean and organized - Support a zero-waste, whole-foods approach by finding innovative ways to use seasonal farm ingredients - Adapt to seasonal menu changes - Collaborate with our small team and bring forward new ideas - Plan for and prep items for the following day as needed **What We’re Looking For** - Confident, creative cook and baker with a passion for whole, nourishing food that tastes good We are happy to train you in our systems but experience cooking a variety of foods is a requirement for this role. - Experience with gluten-free and plant-based food is a plus. - Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently without supervision - High attention to detail and cleanliness - Team player with excellent communication and a positive, can-do attitude - Able to stay focused in a small, fast-paced kitchen - Values sustainability, integrity, and community nourishment. Some interest in farming and where food comes from is a must - Has Food Safe Level 2 and is legally authorized to work in Canada - Local to Chemainus or able to reliably commute - Can pass a background check **What You Can Expect** - Supportive, positive work environment - Creative freedom and room to grow - Connection to a community of like-minded people - A role that aligns with your values: sustainability, education, and nourishment. Join us as we work to support food security, sustainability, and community education around healthy food options **How to Apply** If you are local, please bring us your resume in person, we’d love to meet you 2859 Oak Street Position open until filled. or check us out on instagram **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: $20.00 per hour Additional pay: - Tips **Benefits**: - Discounted or free food - Flexible schedule - On-site parking Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - Day shift - Morning shift - Weekends as needed Licence/Certification: - Food Safety Certification (required) Work Location: In person