Cafe Server - Erin's
About The Position
ErinoakKids is seeking staff for their new cafés, Erin’s, opening this fall at sites in Mississauga, Brampton, and Oakville. This is a temporary casual position running from August 2026 to August 2027. The cafés will provide hot and cold beverages along with prepared food. The café team will greet visitors, prepare hot and cold beverages, provide prepared snacks, manage transactions through a point-of-sale machine, maintain cleanliness, and restock products as needed. Former ErinoakKids clients are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Staff will receive extensive paid training in a learn-to-work model within a supportive environment. This role supports the operations of a small café.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Certificate [OSSD/OSSC]
- Ontario Food Handler’s Certification (must be within 5 years) – obtained or willing to obtain
- 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 and build relationships
- Ability to work flexible hours (mornings and afternoons)
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospitality experience is considered an asset (volunteer, co-op or employment)
- Previous customer service experience is considered an asset
- Point of Sale (POS) experience is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers in a friendly and attentive manner, identifying their needs and responding with clear, courteous communication
- Take customer orders
- Prepare hot and cold beverage orders
- Serve customer beverages and food items, ensuring order accuracy
- Process customer transactions using the Point-of-Sale system with support
- Maintain café cleanliness
- Pick up and return float at the beginning and end of each shift
- Reconcile cash, float, and sales totals accurately after each shift with support
- Follow all workplace safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Inventory management using FIFO (first in, first out) procedures
Benefits
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
