Position: Casual Play Café Team Member
Employer: Little Beans Play Café
Location: 101 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario
Employment Type: Permanent, Casual
Hours of Work: Variable; up to 0–35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: Ontario minimum wage
Anticipated Start Date: March 2, 2026
Posting Closing Date: February 20, 2026
Benefits: Complimentary play admission for immediate family; staff beverage and snack benefit.
Position Overview
The Casual Play Café Team Member supports the day-to-day operations of a child-focused café and play environment. The role involves customer service, light food and beverage service, cleaning and sanitization, and monitoring of the play space in accordance with posted rules and internal policies.
This position is not a licensed child care role and does not constitute child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Children remain under the supervision of their parent or guardian at all times unless participating in a clearly identified, instructor-led program.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide courteous, respectful, and inclusive customer service to children, caregivers, and the general public.
Operate point-of-sale and payment systems accurately.
Support the safe use of the play environment by observing activity, reinforcing posted rules, and escalating concerns in accordance with internal procedures.
Perform routine and scheduled cleaning and sanitization tasks in compliance with public health requirements.
Assist with basic food and beverage preparation and service, as assigned.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming café and play space.
Follow all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and training.
Communicate professionally with co-workers and management.
Bona Fide Occupational Requirements
Gross Motor Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, and move throughout the café and play space.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate objects (e.g., cleaning supplies, bins, trays).
Fine Motor Requirements
Sensory and Cognitive Requirements
Ability to:
Remain attentive in a dynamic environment with moderate to loud noise.
Observe activity in the play space and identify potential safety concerns.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Communicate clearly and calmly with children and adults.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to the point of undue hardship in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Work Environment
This position involves indoor work in a family-oriented, public-facing environment, exposure to:
moderate to loud noise associated with children’s play.
frequent interactions with children, caregivers, and the public, and
routine cleaning and sanitization using approved and appropriately labeled product.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Skills and Attributes
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work respectfully with children and families.
Reliability and flexibility with scheduling.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Assets
Previous experience in a café, hospitality, recreation, or child-focused setting.
Food Handler Certification (training may be provided where required).
Employment Conditions
This is a casual position with no guarantee of minimum hours.
Scheduling is based on operational needs.
All applicable minimum standards under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 apply, including entitlements related to wages, vacation pay, public holidays, and leaves.
Where applicable to assigned duties, the successful candidate may be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencement of employment or within a specified onboarding period.
Health and Safety
Little Beans Play Café complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Employees are required to:
Participate in mandatory health and safety training.
Follow all safe work practices related to cleaning products, lifting, and public interaction.
Comply with workplace violence and harassment policies.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Little Beans Play Café is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Application Instructions
Please submit your application to Emma Graves via email: littlebeansplaycafe5@gmail.com
