Barista Peer Worker Contract Available at VGH

Peer Worker Contract

Location: Willow Bean Café, Willow Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital
805-West 12^th Avenue

Application deadline: ASAP

The role: Willow Bean Café is looking for an outgoing, bubbly peer mentor with Barista and or cashier experience to join our team!
This is a contract position. The candidate will work a maximum of 20 hours per week

Job responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving brewed and mixed coffee, tea, and cold drinks
Perform accurate cash & credit handling as well as POS procedures
Eager to learn and be trained on the use of different equipment and stations
Mentoring and coaching café trainees
Maintain and engage in a respectful, professional, and positive workplace
Cleaning/sanitizing all work stations and seating areas
Greet, and welcome each guest
Provide information on all beverage items and food items
Understand and comply with drink standards and equipment procedures
Ensure proper opening and closing sanitization procedures are followed

Qualifications: The successful individual will:

have completed a Peer Support Training Program (preferred)
have personal experience receiving services within the mental health system
have effective strategies for dealing with stress
be able to work cooperatively with mental health staff, consumers and family members
be able to work with a culturally diverse population
be able to present in a professional manner, and
be empathetic, patient and supportive.
Barista and or cashier experience is an asset, but training and support are available at all times.

Rate of pay is $17.00 per hour.

Start Date: ASAP

Please submit a resume and a cover letter via EMAIL to:

Leo Gosselin
Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator
Adult Tertiary Mental Health and Substance Use
Leo.Gosselin@vch.ca