Pantry Chef / Garde Manger – Part Time
Love being in the kitchen, but tired of kitchens that leave you feeling burnt out?
What if you could work in a kitchen where your ideas matter, your teammates have your back, and you can actually have a life outside of work?
Welcome to Bluebird Café & Grill, where we’ve built something different. For over 40 years. Bluebird has been a local favourite known for scratch made food and exceptional hospitality. We are a kitchen rooted in teamwork, positivity, creativity, and pride in what we serve. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Pantry Chef / Garde Manger to join our award-winning team and help create beautiful, scratch-made dishes that guests remember.
If you love fresh ingredients, beautiful plating, and being part of a supportive team this could be the perfect fit.
Why Bluebird?
✅ 5-day work week — Sundays & Mondays off and most Statutory holidays
✅ No late nights — enjoy your evenings and real work-life balance
✅ Positive kitchen culture — supportive team
✅ Work alongside some of Dufferin County’s top culinary talent
✅ Great tip pool + complimentary staff meals + paid medical benefits after 6 months
✅ Opportunities to grow, learn, and have creative input
✅ A workplace that feels like family
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Creating fresh salads, cold dishes, and beautiful plates with care and consistency
- Making house-made dressings and preparing fresh ingredients daily
- Keeping your station organized, stocked, and service-ready
- Supporting the team to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Taking pride in quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in pantry, prep, salad, or garde manger is an asset
- Passion for food, presentation, and hospitality
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Someone who thrives in a team environment
- Part-time availability (year-round position)
- Immediate start
At Bluebird, we believe great food comes from great people and great people deserve to enjoy where they work.
We’d love to meet you.
With hospitality,
Michelle & Rick
Bluebird Café & Grill
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
