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We're hiring experienced afternoon baristas and morning bakers for our West Broadway location! Please note that professional work experience is mandatory.

Virtue Natural Bakery has been serving hungry Vancouverites at local farmers markets since 2017. Our West Broadway storefront is open and we are continuing to build a team of passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated people! In addition to our artisanal gluten-free baked goods and breads, we also offer specialty organic coffee and tea.

If you have professional experience working in a cafe we would love to hear from you!

Part Time Barista

Closing Shift

To start May 2025

The ability to micro-foam milk and create latte art consistently is a requirement. We are an open concept gluten-free bakery-café, and it is important that our staff maintain excellent levels of quality and cleanliness. Cleaning is a big part of this job and when there are no customers to serve it will be necessary to wash and put away any dishes that accumulate. This position includes closing the shop which require high energy and focus. Attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to stay on task while maintaining a positive attitude in a busy environment are necessary. We are looking for mature, outgoing baristas who love people and consistently maintain a high level of professionalism, along with top customer service. Our goal is to greet every customer with a smile when they walk in the door. The following duties are required but not limited to:

Take customer orders and operate a point of sale
Explain beverages and food items to customers
Prepare coffee on an espresso machine: pour shots and froth milk carefully
Quality control of espresso and grinder throughout the day
Prepare tea and tea lattes
Prepare nut milks
Bottle cow's milk
Serve baked goods and breads to customers
Accept and store deliveries
Maintain a clean and tidy workspace, washing hands frequently
Clean espresso machine at the end of the day
Empty and replace bus bins
Wash and put away any dishes as needed throughout the day
Stamp bags and refill tea, coffee and any items necessary
Note items that are low in stock
Close out the cash register and make deposit
Ability to lift up to 20kg
Sweep and mop floors
Clean sinks, counter-tops, and appliances
Clean bathroom, windows and other cleaning tasks
Sort and take out recycling, take out garbage and compost

Shifts are generally Tuesday, Thursday, Friday anytime between 12:00pm - 7:00 pm - these are closing shifts and require 2-3 hours of cleaning. There may be weekend day shifts available as well.

Total hours 12-22 hrs per week over 3-4 shifts.

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Part Time Baker

6 am starts

Professional baking experience is required. The ability to consistently execute recipes to perfection and properly follow directions is critical. The start time is 6 am (with one day starting at 9 am) and so the candidate must be able to arrive on time at our location on West Broadway. The kitchen is open concept in an intimate and busy café. It is important that you maintain excellent levels of quality and cleanliness. Attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to stay focused and on task in a bustling environment are critical for this position. We are looking for bakers who are professional, mature, focused and efficient, and who are able to work well independently and as part of a team. The following duties are required but not limited to:

Follow an extensive daily production list
Carefully execute recipes without error
Take direction well from management
Bake a variety of sweet and savoury baked goods and breads
Prepare dry mixes and doughs, scoop doughs
Ability to lift up to 20 kg
Accept and store deliveries
Keep fridge and pantry organized and clean
Explain ingredients to customers when asked
Communicate well with staff
Refill pastry cases carefully and keep them clean
Cleaning tasks – wash and put away dishes as you work, sweep, clean ovens/sinks/counter tops/windows and more, take out compost and garbage
Deep cleaning shifts may be scheduled on occasion
Monitor inventory and supply levels