Picture this – you spend all day working with a fun and energetic team and get off at a reasonable hour with enough time to head to the beach for a walk or surf. We are located in beautiful Musquodoboit Harbour, home to Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach and some of the best surf here on the East Coast.
We are looking for people who are passionate about local food and sustainability.
We prioritize work-life balance and are closed on most holidays.
Assistant Cook (Full Time)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Approximately 35hrs/week, must be available to work 8am to 4pm on weekdays, weekends required
Hourly Rate: $14.50 + tips
Basic Job Requirements
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- Daily breakfast and lunch preparation
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- Peeling, chopping, bagging, freezing and preserving fruits and vegetables to reduce waste from market
- Baking, cooking food from scratch, creating soups and salads with ingredients that are available and in season
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- Communicating with customers about buying local, and seasonality of products
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- Available to perform many different tasks during each shift
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- Prepare food to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
- Creativity and plating skills
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- Kitchen inventory and re-ordering
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- Cleaning including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping and cleaning tables
- Delivering food to tables
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
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- Knowledge of and experience with local ingredients considered an asset
- Preparing take-home meals for freezer and keeping fridge stocked with to-go items such as sandwiches, salads and buddha bowls
Qualifications
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- Ability to learn quickly
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- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
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- Ability to work as part of a team
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- Previous kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required by successful candidate
Please apply in person or by email to [email protected], successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Cook (Full Time)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Approximately 35hrs/week, must be available to work 8am to 4pm on weekdays, weekends are required
Hourly Rate: $15 to $17 depending on experience + tips
Basic Job Requirements
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- Daily breakfast and lunch preparation
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- Peeling, chopping, bagging, freezing and preserving fruits and vegetables to reduce waste from market
- Baking, cooking food from scratch, creating soups and salads with ingredients that are available and in season
-
- Communicating with customers about buying local, and seasonality of products
-
- Available to perform many different tasks during each shift
-
- Prepare food to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
- Creativity and plating skills
-
- Kitchen inventory and re-ordering
-
- Cleaning including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping and cleaning tables
- Delivering food to tables
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
-
- Knowledge of and experience with local ingredients considered an asset
- Preparing take-home meals for freezer and keeping fridge stocked with to-go items such as sandwiches, salads and buddha bowls
Qualifications
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- Ability to learn quickly
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- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
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- Ability to work as part of a team
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- Previous kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required by successful candidate
Please apply in person or by email to [email protected], successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Barista – Full Time
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Must be available to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm, weekends required
Weekends required, 35hrs/week
Basic Job Requirements
- Engage with and understand our customers needs
- Educating customers on buying local, seasonality and availability of products
- Perform many different tasks during each shift
- Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security
- Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes
- Stocking shelves and recording inventory
- Washing dishes, cleaning tables, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms etc.
- Making sure produce displays are well stocked and visually attractive
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
- Knowledge of, or interest in learning about local agriculture and seasonality of local food
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous retail, barista and/or kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate considered an asset
- Must be able to lift 50lb (boxes of potatoes, bags of corn etc.)
Please apply by email on in person by submitting a resume and a letter introducing yourself to [email protected] or stop by Uprooted Market & Cafe to apply
Assistant Cook
(Position Filled)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Term: July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019 for 30hrs/week
Hourly Rate: $11.75/hr
Basic Job Requirements
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- Assisting with daily lunch preparation
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- Peeling, chopping, bagging, freezing and preserving fruits and vegetables to reduce waste
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- Communicating with customers about buying local, and seasonality of products
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- Available to perform many different tasks during each shift
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- Prepare food to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
-
- Kitchen inventory and re-ordering
-
- Cleaning including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping and cleaning tables
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- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Qualifications
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- Ability to learn quickly
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- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
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- Ability to work as part of a team
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- Previous kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate considered an asset
Please apply in person or by email to [email protected], successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Previous Postings
Barista/Cashier – Full Time (Position Filled)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Must be available to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Weekends required, 30 to 40 hrs/week
Basic Job Requirements
- Engage with and understand our customers needs
- Educating customers on buying local, seasonality and availability of products
- Perform many different tasks during each shift
- Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security
- Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes
- Stocking shelves and recording inventory
- Washing dishes, cleaning tables, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms etc.
- Making sure produce displays are well stocked and visually attractive
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
- Knowledge of, or interest in learning about local agriculture and seasonality of local food
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous retail, barista and/or kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate considered an asset
- Must be able to lift 50lb (boxes of potatoes, bags of corn etc.)
Please apply by email on in person by submitting a resume and a letter introducing yourself to [email protected] or stop by Uprooted Market & Cafe to apply
Assistant Cook – Full Time
(Position Filled)
Do you love local food and showing off your creativity in the kitchen? Love the Eastern Shore? Thrive in a fast-paced work environment? We want to hear from you!
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Competitive hourly wage, must be available to work 8am to 4pm, including weekends
Basic Job Requirements
- Assisting with daily lunch preparation
- Prepping meals for takeout (salads, veggies and dip, take home meals)
- Peeling, chopping, bagging, freezing and preserving fruits and vegetables to reduce waste
- Communicating with customers about buying local, and seasonality of products
- Available to perform many different tasks during each shift, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Prepare food to standard recipes
- Accommodate customer allergies or preferences by adapting recipes
- Kitchen inventory, re-ordering and restocking
- Cleaning including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, bussing and cleaning tables
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Qualifications
- Previous kitchen experience required
- Knowledge about and experience using local ingredients considered an asset
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
- Creativity and ability to work independently and part of a team
- Work well in fast-paced environment
- Culinary education and training considered an asset
Please apply in person or by email to [email protected], successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We’re Hiring! Kitchen Assistant (Position Filled)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Full-time: 30 – 40hrs/week
Term: June 28, 2017 to August 30, 2017
Hourly Rate: $11.00/hr
Basic Job Requirements
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- Assisting with daily lunch preparation
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- Peeling, chopping, bagging, freezing and preserving fruits and vegetables to reduce waste
-
- Communicating with customers about buying local, and seasonality of products
-
- Available to perform many different tasks during each shift
-
- Prepare food to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
-
- Kitchen inventory and re-ordering
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- Cleaning including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping and cleaning tables
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Qualifications
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- Attending school in the current academic year, with plans to continue education in the next academic year
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- Ability to learn quickly
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- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
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- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate considered an asset
Please apply in person or by email to [email protected], successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We’re Hiring! Barista/Market Assistant (Position Filled)
We are looking for someone who is passionate about local food and excited about building a more vibrant and sustainable Eastern Shore.
Full-time: 30 – 40hrs/week
Must be available to work 8am to 5pm during the week, some weekends required
Hourly Rate: $11.00/hr
Basic Job Requirements
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- Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
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- Educating customers on buying local, and seasonality of products
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- Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift
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- Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security
-
- Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
-
- Stocking and recording inventory
-
- Cleaning
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- Washing dishes
- Sorting garbage, recycling and compost
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Ability to learn quickly
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- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
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- Strong interpersonal skills
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- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous barista and/or kitchen experience and up to date Food Safety Certificate considered an asset