08/02/2026
Thinking of moving to Nova Scotia? Check out this opportunity to be up and running
Weโre Hiring โ Kitchen Team Member with Room to Grow!
In just two weeks weโll be losing another cook, leaving Cary as the only person in the kitchen while also managing the day-to-day operations of Cast Away Cafe, booking and organizing events, handling marketing, and running sound for our live music.
Weโre looking for someone who wants more than just a job weโre looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
No experience? Thatโs okay.
If you have a passion for food, enjoy cooking at home, have a positive attitude, and can stay calm during busy times, weโll teach you everything you need to know. Weโre looking for the right person, not just the right rรฉsumรฉ.
The position includes:
โข Preparing breakfast, lunch or dinner service
โข Learning our menu while bringing new ideas for specials and future menu items
โข Helping manage inventory and food ordering
โข Keeping the kitchen clean, organized and operating efficiently
โข Working closely with the rest of our team to provide a great customer experience
Our goal is to train the right person to eventually become Kitchen Manager and take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
What we offer:
โข Starting training wage of $18/hour
โข Wage increase once training is successfully completed
โข We pay for all required Food Safety certification
โข Full-time hours during our busy season (JuneโSeptember)
โข Winter hours are lighter, with 1โ2 days per week plus special events
โข Staff discounts
โข Free meals and drinks while working
โข An incredible waterfront workplace
โข A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together
Weโre looking for someone who:
โข Has a passion for food and enjoys cooking
โข Is dependable, hardworking and eager to learn
โข Can stay organized during busy service
โข Enjoys meeting and talking with people
โข Is willing to help wherever needed
โข Wants to build a long-term career with us
One thing weโre especially proud of is our team. Most of our staff have been with us since we opened or are approaching two years with us. Weโve built a workplace where people support one another, work hard, and have fun doing it.
If this sounds like youโor someone you knowโweโd love to hear from you.
Send us a message, drop off a rรฉsumรฉ at the cafรฉ. Even if youโve never worked in a commercial kitchen before, donโt let that stop you from applying. If youโve got the right attitude, weโll teach you the rest.
And if you could share this post, weโd really appreciate it. The right person might be someone in your network.
