Barista

Part‑Time Barista Wanted at Cake It

Location: The Promenade, Thornhill ON
Role: Part‑time barista (in person only)

Cake It is a specialty bakery café with daily‑baked pastries, custom cakes, creative drinks, and top‑quality coffee. We love working in a fun, social environment where every customer is greeted with a smile.

• What You’ll Do:
• Greet customers and strike up friendly conversations
• Prepare espresso drinks, iced beverages, pastries, crepes, and more
• Serve desserts and pastries to clients over the counter (not like a server).
• Upsell specials and menu items with confidence
• Keep your workspace clean and follow food safety standards
• Maintain equipment and restock supplies as needed
• Be a team player with positive energy and reliability
• What We’re Looking For:
• At least 2 years of café barista experience - MUST (juice bars, fast food, McDonald’s, or bubble tea do not count)
• Friendly, outgoing, smiling, and people‑oriented
• Punctual and reliable with good communication habits
• Looking for long‑term work, not just seasonal
• Must speak English fluently; French, Hebrew, Russian, or Spanish are a bonus
• Food Handler Certification required
• Work Schedule:
• Part‑time only
• Morning shift: 9 am to 3 pm
• Evening shift: 3 pm to 8 or 8:30 pm
• Must be available on weekends
• Pay:
• Base pay competitive based on experience
• Tips awarded based on performance after training (about one month duration)
• Most team members earn between $20–22/hour once fully trained and performing well
• Perks:
• 10% off menu items during your shift
• Opportunity for growth into senior or leadership roles
• Friendly and social work environment where you connect with customers daily
• Not a Fit If You:
• Are only looking for summer or temporary work
• Cancel last minute or don’t show up without notice
• Are regularly late or hard to reach
• Don’t engage with customers or avoid smiling
• How to Apply:

Please send a message with your name, café experience, preferred shift, and when you’re available to start. We’ll schedule an in‑person interview at the café.

We look forward to meeting someone who brings enthusiasm, connection, and great service alongside great coffee.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Barista: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:

• Thornhill, ON (required)

Work Location: In person