Cafe Lead

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Cafe Lead

Winderberry and Edible Acres Farm & Cafe & Catering are located in Windermere, BC, nestled in the centre of the Columbia Valley and Rocky Mountains. We are a diverse, family-owned and operated business sharing our passions of growing food and flowers with our community. Winderberry Garden Center provides our community with high quality flowers, perennials and trees and shrubs, without the use of any pesticide or herbicide. Edible Acres Farm is certified organic and passionate about growing organic food for our community. Edible Acres Cafe is situated in amongst our Greenhouse and our customers enjoy fresh daily specials made with veggies from the farm and as much local food as possible. *All team members enjoy 20% discount at Greenhouse and Cafe and arm fulls of fresh organic produce in the summer. Daily coffee break with the whole team and occasional treats provided. AND you get to work with an amazing team, move your body everyday, take many deep breaths in humidity of the Greenhouse, surrounding your self with all things ‘growing’. Edible Acres Cafe Team Member: Cafe Lead: Want to get crazy and creative with us in the kitchen? Want to make peoples day brighter by serving them delicious specialty coffees and tasty fresh food? This position would consist of energetically serving our hungry customers as well as cooking up a storm with our ever-changing menu utilizing all the fresh veggies that come off our certified organic farm. Looking for good communicators who are friendly and organized. Job begins March 25th and ends October 12th. Full time. Position starts at $22.00/hour plus tips.

Farm Manager

Winderberry and Edible Acres Farm & Cafe & Catering are located in Windermere, BC, nestled in the centre of the Columbia Valley and Rocky Mountains. We are a diverse, family-owned and operated business sharing our passions of growing food and flowers with our community. Winderberry Garden Center provides our community with high quality flowers, perennials and trees and shrubs, without the use of any pesticide or herbicide. Edible Acres Farm is certified organic and passionate about growing organic food for our community. Edible Acres Cafe is situated in amongst our Greenhouse and our customers enjoy fresh daily specials made with veggies from the farm and as much local food as possible. *All team members enjoy 20% discount at Greenhouse and Cafe and arm fulls of fresh organic produce in the summer. Daily coffee break with the whole team and occasional treats provided. AND you get to work with an amazing team, move your body everyday, take many deep breaths in humidity of the Greenhouse, surrounding your self with all things ‘growing’. Team Member: Farm Manager: We want YOU to lead our farm team through the day-to-day tasks of all the farm jobs. We are seeking someone with farm experience, although management experience is not required. Must be physically fit, motivated to work hard, be a leader, good communicator, enjoy people and able to sell at Farmer’s Markets. This position will be supported and guided by owners and will be required manage a team of 4-5 people. Our farm is about 5 acres of certified organic vegetables. We grow about an acre of garlic and 30-40 different veggies depending on the season. Job starts March 25th and ends October 18th. Full time. Housing on farm may be an option. Starting wage at $22.00/hr.

Line Cook

The Bistro at Coys Par 3 is getting busier and more popular, and we are excited about growing our team!  We are looking for an energetic team player that will join us in April and be ready for a fast paced summer!!  The position will be full time until mid October, and could extend to part time during the winter.  Experience is preferred, but if you are willing to learn we are ready to train. Full golf privileges are available, and the salary range will be $17.00 – $20.00 per hour plus tips,  depending on experience.   Accomodation available case need. SUMMARY/PURPOSE The line cook is responsible for preparing the food to be served, complying with all health and hygiene standards and following processes and procedures as laid out by the kitchen manager. The ability to work together in a team environment is critical. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOOD PREPARATION ·        Along with teammates, prepare the food for serving each day. ·        Consistently prep according to cooking methods and recipe specifications as laid out by the kitchen manager. ·        Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products on the line in order to assure a smooth service period. ·        Ensure food safety standards are being followed, including proper handling, storage, labelling  and rotation procedures. COOKING ·        Have the ability to work in a fast paced and hot environment. ·        Be knowledgeable of and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, recipe specifications, and presentation specifications. ·        Prepare in order so that food arrives in the service window at the correct temperature and same time as other items in the order ·        Assume 100% responsibility for quality and consistency of products served CLOSING ·        Together with teammates, close the kitchen in accordance with closing checklist, ensuring all stations are cleaned and sanitized. QUALIFICATIONS ·        A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking ·        The ability to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel ·        The ability to follow printed recipes and plate specifications. ·        The ability to work all shifts and holidays ·        A love for food preparation and presentation

Hospitality and Activities Coordinator

Hospitality and Activities Coordinator Seasonal Work Term: June 1, 2024-September 5, 2024 (Job Posting date: February 2024) Use your talents and education to be part of something special in the lives of thousands of resort guests of all ages at RidgeView Resort in beautiful Radium Hot Springs, B.C. (approx 3 hours west of Calgary, Alberta).  Live in comfortable semi-private and newly renovated accommodations (provided) in the most pristine and beautiful mountain scape in the Canadian Rockies. RidgeView Resort is a luxury RV and Vacation Home property in operations for over 35 years.  With a family and community building focus, RidgeView is works very hard to maximize our guest’s experience through carefully curated events and activities for all ages. Learn more about RidgeView Resort at (www.ridgeviewresort.ca) and by following us on FB/IG/X/TikTok @ridgeviewresort Key responsibilities for this role will include; The Hospitality and Activities Coordinator (“HAC”) is a critical role at the resort.  This Guest-Facing role will engage on a regular basis with guests and will make a significant impact in the guest experience.  It is therefore critical that the HAC present with confidence, poise and hospitality at all times.  The HAC role will encompass 3 key operational functions:  1) events planning/coordinating, 2) children’s programs, and 3) food and beverage management. 1)    Events planning/coordinating:  The HAC will be responsible for planning and executing weekly resort events and activities including, stakeholder coordination, setup/tear down and public speaking/announcing for; 1.    The weekly Market and Dance 2.    Resort activities including sports events, movie nights, family activities, adult activities etc. 3.    Special events including Canada Day celebrations and private function. 4.    Pool side activities and games (including bingo, name that tune etc.) ·      Preparation of Weekly Activity Sheets to be provided to guests upon arrival.  Weekly Activity Sheets to be completed by June 15. ·      Digital content updates for on-site media boards ·      Assist the social media manager with digital content.   2)    Children’s programs:  The HAC will be responsible for planning, preparation and execution of weekly children’s programs, including; 1.    Weekly children’s crafts ages 5-12 (Mon-Thur) 2.    Weekly 4-hour kids camp ages 5-12 (Wed) ·      Oversight of junior camp staff employees;   3)    Food and beverage management:  The HAC will be responsible for daily oversight of the pool-side Snak Shak which serves short-order items to resort guests. 1.    Staff management, training and support as needed to ensure a seamless and customer focused service to our guests. 2.    Oversight of openings/closings including daily clean up, inventory ordering and food/service quality. HAC Supervision In all roles above, the HAC will be directly supervised by senior staff who will provide training and support to ensure you are equipped to succeed and to have fun! Key Personal Attributes: ·      Comfortable with public speaking in large crowds ·      Comfortable working with children of all ages ·      Responsible and dependable ·      Self-starter, shows initiative ·      Organizational skills ·      Ability to work independently while comfortable in team settings Housing Accommodations (included):  The HAC will live on the resort property (private bedroom, shared bathroom) for the employment term. Employment Term:  June 1, 2024 – September 5, 2024 Job Type: Seasonal Contract length: 3 months Wage: $18.75/hr x 40 hrs/wk Supplemental pay:  Performance bonus at management discretion Benefits:  Housing, onsite food/beverage discount, fitness facilities, parking Scheduled days off:  Typically Thursday/Friday’s off Ability to commute/relocate:  Radium Hot Springs, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: RidgeView Resort, Radium Hot Springs Please email your resume to: Jeff Holmgren, General Manager (JeffHolmgren@RidgeViewResort.ca) Application deadline: 2024-03-31

Equipment Operator

Title: Equipment Operator $27-33 Department: Operations Supervisor: Site Supervisor Role Summary As a member of the team, the Equipment operator assumes a strategic role in the installation of the project. The Equipment operator has primary day-to-day responsibility of safe operation and daily maintenance of landscape equipment. Primary Responsibilities and Performance Indicators Primary Responsibilities ●      Safe and efficient operation of landscape equipment including, skid steer, mini excavators, dump truck, tampers, and power tools ●      Daily maintenance checks of equipment ●      Participates with labour as required Performance Indicators ●      Minimizing damage to property and equipment ●      Meeting equipment budgets on projects Profile of Role Requirements Necessary ·       2+ years’ operating equipment in landscape installation and/ or construction industry ·       Valid Driver’s License ·       Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement regarding safe operation of equipment on site and around staff members ·       High attention to detail ·       Strong level of integrity and dependability ·       Able to lift 50 lbs Preferred ·       A proactive person with a disposition to manage risk ·       Result orientated personality  

Site Supervisor

Title: Site Supervisor $26-35 Department: Operations Supervisor: Project Manager Direct Reports: Equipment Operator/Labourer Role Summary As a member of the team, the site supervisor assumes a strategic role in the installation of the project by adhering to Hybrid Landscapes Vision, Mission, and Values. The Site Supervisor has primary day-to-day responsibility for implementing the installation of projects to Hybrid Landscapes standards. This includes direct responsibility of supervising labourers and Equipment Operators onsite. Primary Responsibilities and Performance Indicators Primary Responsibilities ●      Runs day to day operations onsite, and determines, equipment, materials, and tools needed ●      Meets daily, weekly goals set by project manager, and provides feedback with progress ●      Recognition and pre planning of future project needs ●      Some troubleshooting, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make suggestions to project manager regarding discrepancies with design and site fit ●      Some machine operation ●      Directs and works with Laborours and Equipment Operators to meet daily and weekly goals, with focus towards motivation of the team, and VMV’s ●      Daily recording in the jobsite log, staff hours, materials, deliveries ●      Works directly on site daily Performance Indicators ●      Team cohesivness. The teams ability to effectivly work towards a common goal ●      Practices Hybrid Landscapes Vision, Mission, and Values ●      Projects are completed on time to standard of design, job progress reviewed weekly ●      Highest standards are meet at all levels of installation ●      Accuracy of Jobsite Logs Profile of Role Requirements Necessary ●      3+ years working in landscape installation and/ or construction industry or experience in a supervisory role ●      Ability to work with designs ●      Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate within all levels of the organization ●      High attention to detail ●      High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and is results-orientated ●      Strong problem solving and creative skills, ●      Valid drivers licence Preferred ●      Experience operating landscape equipment ●      A proactive person with a disposition to take action to manage risk and opportunity  

Labourer

  Title: Labourer $23-26 Department: Operations Supervisor: Site Supervisor Role Summary As a member of the team the labourer assumes a strategic role in the installation of the project. The Labourer has primary day-to-day responsibility of safe operation of power and hand tools to complete tasks as designated by site supervisor. Primary Responsibilities ●      Safe and efficient operation of power and hand tools ●      Follow the directions and tasks of Site Supervisor and work safely with Equipment Operators ●      Job site clean up   Performance Indicators    ●      Minimizing damage to property and equipment ●      Meeting efficiencies and standards set by Site Supervisor   Profile of Role Requirements Necessary ·       Physically fit and able to work outside for the workday in all weather conditions ·       Able to lift 50 lbs ·       Valid Driver’s License ·       High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation   Preferred ·       Strong interpersonal skills ·       Ability to communicate well ·       Sound judgment and decision making regarding safe work practices ·       High attention to detail  

Coffee Experience Ambassador A.K.A. Barista (Seasonal)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Create and deliver a kick-ass Café experience for all our guests, through making incredible coffee creations and human bean connections. WHO ARE WE? We roast Canada’s #1 whole bean coffee. Our Arabica beans are 100% certified Organic and Fairtrade. We’ve been doing this for over 25 years, smack dab in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. And our coffee beans aren’t the only ones winning awards around here. Our human beans kick ass too! Kicking Horse Coffee has been a certified Great Place to Work® since 2015. In 2018, we were named the #1 Best Workplace in Canada. Whoa! We believe in creating a workplace that offers great careers and access to an exceptional lifestyle. It’s why we’ve made a commitment to become a living wage employer. In 2023 we opened the doors to our reimagined, flagship café. It’s brand spankin’ new! It’s as close to fresh roasted coffee as it can get. Where human beans and coffee beans are connected. Where everyone who comes through the doors leaves slightly more caffeinated and a whole lot more loved. WHO ARE YOU? You love coffee. You love people. Most of all, you love creating uplifting human experiences. There is nothing that fills you up like being of service to others. You connect the dots between coffee beans to human beans, leaving room for both to shine. You are filled to the brim with positive energy, and maybe even a hint of cheekiness too. Look at you, you’re going to fit right in. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Create an exceptional experience for all our Café guests, while working with people that love what they do, and crafting quality coffee beverages. Welcome guests into our Café with warm mugs and full hearts. Leave our guests feeling much more loved, and a tad bit fuller, when they walk out the door. RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create an exceptional experience for our guests through connection and coffee.
  • Craft high-quality coffee beverages (and sometimes tea).
  • Use our brand-new POS, to make sure guests have all they need including Café meals, merch, and coffee, of course.
  • Foster a positive, energetic, and dare we say, fun, work environment.
  • Taste testing is included in this gig, you will learn all things coffee, develop your barista skills, and go forth to make the best lattes this town has ever seen.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST HAVES:
  • Love for coffee. If you aren’t keen to make a mean cup of joe or learn about all things coffee, this may not be for you.
  • Love for people. You get genuine joy from providing exceptional customer service and creating real connections with people.
  • Coffee breaks don’t take a break! We’re open seven days a week and looking for team members with availability flexibility (including weekends)
ASS-ETS:
  • Experience working within the food and beverage industry.
  • Experience delivering kick-ass service.
  • Food Safe Level 1 or 2 or Serving It Right.
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS We are looking for people who embody our purpose, soul, and spirit. We want to work with folks who will nurture and enhance our culture of belonging, inclusivity, and love. In practice, this means:
  • AWAKE: Reliable and ready to wake up and kick ass. You have excellent time management skills combined with a strong sense of urgency. You are aware of how you impact the world and those around you, as well as how the world, impacts you.
  • INTENTIONAL: You do everything with good intentions. You act with kindness, respect, and professionalism.
  • COURAGEOUS: You are willing to adapt, learn, and grow as you navigate change. You have a strong curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve.
  • SOPHISTICATED: You annihilate mediocrity with strong attention to detail and high personal standards for quality.
  • LOVE: You have a positive and fun disposition. You have a “mug half full” approach to life. You are a collaborator by nature and enjoy working alongside a big team.
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
  • The Dough: What about the dough you ask?! This position starts at $18.13 per hour… and don’t forget about those juicy tips!
  • Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
  • Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
  • The best perk of all, an exceptional crew of human beans that love what they do and kick ass at it too. Foodies, cooks, coffee lovers, fun havers and hard workers alike.
OTHER INFORMATION
  • As the Café operates seven days a week, scheduling requirements will include weekends and statutory holidays.
  • This role is seasonal, which means we are looking for amazing unicorns who will be working in our Cafe starting in May or June until fall.
HOW TO APPLY Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form. Since you’re more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
  1. Why do you want to work with our Café?
  2. What is your favourite cafe beverage OR inspired dish/meal?
  3. This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with applications reviewed as they are received. So don’t delay, apply right away!
SPIRIT OF LOVE Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.

Research Intern: Childcare in the Kootenay Region

Are you a post-secondary student residing in British Columbia who is interested in childcare, business management, or community economic development? We are hiring a research intern for a study on childcare. Under the supervision of Selkirk Innovates researchers at Selkirk College, the intern will work with Community Futures East Kootenay to conduct a social science research project exploring the needs and challenges of rural childcare businesses in the Kootenay Region. If you are an organized and communicative career-oriented individual seeking valuable work experience and professional networking opportunities we encourage you to apply for this paid internship position. The role will last for 4-6 months. For more information and to apply, please visit the Selkirk College website: https://selkirk.ca/about-selkirk/selkirk-innovates/real-world-learning/intern-postings

Landscape Labourer/Operator

Finishing Touch landscapes is seeking to recruit candidates for the up coming 2024 landscape season. Prefer previous landscape maintenance experience but will train the right candidates. Wages range from $19/hr-$24/hr depending on experience. Long term opportunities to become a crew leader are available starting wage $25/hr+. Monday to Friday full time. Season starts middle of March to November with opportunity for winter snow removal work. We run top of the line commercial grade mowers and landscape equipment with lots of opportunity to gain experience on different types of machines. Must have own transportation, also have positions for summer students. Please forward a resume to finishingtouchlandscapes97@gmail.com if interested. Come join a top notch team and enjoy working out doors all summer.