150 Summer jobs near Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Kits Beach Coffee is a community-driven café steps from the ocean in Kitsilano. We’re known for high-quality, seasonal food, specialty coffee, and a culture that values craftsmanship, consistency, and connection. We’re looking for an experienced, full-time Line Cook who takes pride in running a clean, efficient kitchen and delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced café environment.

This is a full-time position (32–40 hours per week) with a consistent schedule that includes early mornings and afternoon/early evening shifts. You’ll be responsible for daily bake-off, prep, made-to-order food service, and maintaining standards that ensure smooth service and consistent food quality.

You will work both independently and as part of a close-knit team, contributing to a well-organized, high-performing kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Complete daily bake-off and opening setup to ensure all baked goods and food stations are ready before the café opens
• Execute made-to-order service during breakfast, lunch, and early evening service
• Support prep, production planning, and inventory tracking, including creating next-day prep and production lists
• Follow recipe standards, portioning, and plating guidelines
• Ensure all food handling, storage, and cleaning meet food safety and health regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment
• Ensure correct use, storage, and cleaning of kitchen equipment
• Communicate clearly with FOH and management to keep service running smoothly
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve workflow and day-to-day systems

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a line cook in a high-volume café, bakery, or fast-paced food service environment
• Comfortable working solo in a small kitchen
• Strong understanding of kitchen workflow, prep systems, and production planning
• High standards for quality, consistency, and cleanliness
• Organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Clear communicator and problem-solver who works well in a team environment
• Food Safe Certified

Schedule & Commitment

• Full-time: 35–40 hours per week
• Shifts include early mornings (5:30am starts) and afternoon/early evening closes (7:30pm or 9:00pm depending on day)
• Weekends
• Consistent, predictable scheduling

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly wage + tips, based on skills and experience
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Supportive, community-focused team culture
• Staff meals, free coffee and drinks on and off shift, and discounted retail items
• Team training sessions and social events
• Benefits package after 6 months

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience, your approach to café and kitchen work, and why you’d like to be part of Kits Beach Coffee. We love hearing about community involvement and what excites you about working in a café-style kitchen.

Requirements

• Food Safe Level 1
• Work Permit