FOH/ Barista / Pastry Team Member

About us

Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it's a Way of Living.

Dear Grain Toronto is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal products. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and a chance to learn, be playful and creative.

About The Position

The FOH/ Barista / Pastry Team Member is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the store while providing a consistently welcoming, efficient, and high-quality experience for guests. The role includes assisting guests, serving beverages and food, kitchen prep work, morning pastry bake, assisting guests, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and supporting the store team

with operational tasks as required.

The Team Member is expected to work collaboratively with other team members and management, follow company standards and procedures, and contribute to a positive, professional, and respectful work environment.

General Responsibilities and Expected Schedule

• The successful candidate understands that the role begins at 4 shifts a week, totalling 26-30 hours with the likelihood to continue in a full-time position (30+ hours) over at least 4 shifts per week. Must be available Friday-Monday, open shifts begin as early as 5:30 am & closing shifts go as late as 6:30pm

• Be responsible for accurate and complete opening and closing procedures, for both FOH and BOH shifts.
• Front of House duties include:
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all Guests.
• Support all aspects of Dear Grain’s store operations, including food, pastry, beverages, and merchandising.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately using the POS system and follow all cash-handling procedures.
• In the role of Barista: prepare a variety of hot & cold espresso- based beverages in accordance with Dear Grain’s quality and presentation standards.

• Back of House/Pastry duties include:
• Support the Pastry Lead by: prepping ingredients, managing incoming product, tracking and assuring accurate inventory, packaging product, prepping product for delivery, maintaining good recordkeeping.
• Complete scheduled baking responsibilities, including: scones, cookies, croissants, cakes, and other morning bakes once or more/week.

Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands.

Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.

What we Offer

A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow Delicious products to delight your senses

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.