Part-Time Cafe & Bakery Team Member Application
JTM CAKE STUDIO & CAFE
Unit 103 -20 Park Hill Rd. E
Cambridge, ON N1R 1P2
ABOUT US
At JTM Cake Studio & Cafe, we believe in creating joyful moments through cakes, coffee, and community. We’re a small, family-run bakery café known for our custom cakes, specialty drinks, and welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and versatile team member to help us grow!
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
At JTM Cake Studio & Cafe, our mission is to spark creativity, build community, and celebrate life’s moments — every day and in every way! Through our cakes, coffee, and warm hospitality, we create meaningful connections and turn the everyday into something worth celebrating!
POSITION OVERVIEW
We’re seeking a part-time Café & Bakery Team Member to support both front-of-house and back-of-house operations! This is an all-around role — perfect for someone who enjoys variety and being part of a small but mighty team. We envision adding someone onto our team that wants to help shape JTM Cake Studio & Cafe!
What you’ll do:
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Welcome guests, take orders, run POS, and provide exceptional customer service
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Prep and serve cafe drinks
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Package baked goods and help keep the display stocked and tidy
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Support light kitchen tasks and basic food prep as needed
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Keep the café guest-ready at all times (clean-as-you-go: counters, dishes, floors, washrooms, restocks)
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Help with occasional events/workshops (set up, reset, hosting support)
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Complete day-to-day operations without being told
Qualifications:
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1-2 years of customer service experience (café, retail, or food service preferred)
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Interest in coffee, baking, and/or hospitality (experience is a bonus but not required — we’ll train the right person!)
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Strong multitasking skills and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting!
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Team player with a positive, can-do attitude!
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Exceptional communication skills
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Flexible schedule, a more concrete schedule will be developed once we get a sense of what works best for all of us!
Our non-negotibles:
We’re a small, family-run team — we hire for:
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Reliability: shows up on time, communicates early if something comes up
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Coachability and an eagerness to grow: takes feedback well, improves quickly, and ALWAYS pushes themselves
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Positive, guest-first energy: ALWAYS friendly, respectful, and professional
This role might not be a fit if…
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You dislike cleaning/resetting as you go (this is a big part of café life)
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You find it difficult to stand for some extended periods of time
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You need constant direction to stay on task—we’re looking for someone who notices what needs doing and jumps in.
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You get overwhelmed by multitasking during rush periods
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You need a fully fixed schedule immediately (we’ll build a consistent schedule together as we grow)
What's in it for you & why you'll love working with us:
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Starting wage of $18/hour (+ tips on shift)
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Learn barista + bakery skills (we’ll train you!)
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Fun, creative environment — your ideas will make a difference that we can all see & feel!
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Being an integral and meaningful part of a small but mighty team
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Becoming apart of an amazing community where we are responsible for helping others celebrate all of their special moments!
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We're some of the funniest and most hardworking people you'll ever meet!
