L'Arche Café Server

L'Arche Canada Inc.•Winnipeg, MB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

L'Arche is an organization in which people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together based on stated core values, as articulated in our Leadership Model. We live, work, and learn together in our 30 communities across Canada. Founded in 1964, L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society where each person’s gifts are known and celebrated. L’Arche Tova Café is a social enterprise, open Tuesday to Saturday, that offers nutritious food to the general public while serving as a training facility and day program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to help make known the gifts of each person, create meaningful work opportunities, and foster inclusion in the wider community as part of L'Arche Winnipeg Inc. L’Arche Winnipeg Inc. is seeking an energetic and compassionate individual to join our team at L’Arche Tova Café. This role involves working alongside individuals with and without intellectual disabilities in a welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused environment. The Café Server provides professional, courteous, and efficient customer service while supporting the mission and values of L’Arche Tova Café.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.
Respectful and comfortable working alongside individuals with developmental disabilities and volunteers.
Flexibility to work during café hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
Negative Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check

Nice To Haves

Previous café, restaurant, or customer service experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver professional, friendly, and efficient service to customers.
Greet guests warmly and build rapport through conversation.
Inform customers about daily specials and fresh baking for sale.
Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS system.
Deliver orders to customers promptly and check back to ensure satisfaction.
Offer refills (e.g., coffee) and address any concerns quickly and respectfully.
Prepare bills and process payments in a timely manner.
Clear tables, remove dishes and glasses, and bring them to the kitchen for cleaning.
Keep dining areas clean and organized, including tables, chairs, and condiment stations.
Refill garnishes and condiments as needed.
Roll silverware and ensure adequate stock for daily service.
Assist with daily clean-up and closing procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude and assist co-workers, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and volunteers as needed.
Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.