Storeperson

Part-time, Seasonal | $19/h

Starting date: May

We are looking to add to our team!

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks is a small family run cheesemaking facility located on a picturesque Vancouver Island farm. We are a small team of farmers, cheesemakers and food lovers, working together to create excellent products with milk from our happy herd of cows. At Little Qualicum Cheeseworks we strive for excellence in all areas. We have an energetic and goal oriented environment in a unique facility.

This position will require weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Additional days may be flexible.

General:

  • Work hard, conscientiously and honestly in all undertakings.
  • Be friendly and courteous at all points of contact with the general public, volunteers and staff.
  • Initiate, innovate, create, improvise, and experiment. Make yourself and your ideas heard.
  • Communicate regularly with managers
  • Be willing to work independently, but also seek ways to work as part of the team.
  • Respect the confidentiality of the business and future plans; do not share them with others outside of the business.
  • Be purposeful in learning areas of new development or specialization.
  • Be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
  • In all activities, seek excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and serve customers
  • Prepare food and equipment for the day
  • Make cafe drinks to order
  • Prioritize and organize tasks on a daily and weekly basis
  • Ensure quality is maintained in each aspect of food preparation
  • Stock shelves as needed
  • Manage risk of contamination with diligent cleaning/sanitizing of workplace
  • Ensure food safety procedures are adhered to
  • Look after daily/weekly cleaning and sanitizing checklists in café and store areas and other common areas as needed.

Experience an asset but not required.

Must be able to lift heavy objects.

Thank you to all those who apply. Only those considered will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Licence/Certification:

  • FoodSafe (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Apply within or email resume & cover letter to jobs@cheeseworks.ca.

Posted: April 15, 2026

About our company

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks is a small family run cheesemaking facility located on picturesque Morningstar Farm in Parksville, BC. Established in 2001, LQC has long been a fixture in the local community and welcomes people to visit the farm, fill up on fresh milk, and explore a wide range of farmstead artisan cheeses.

What to expect

At Little Qualicum Cheeseworks we strive for excellence in all areas. We have an energetic and
goal-oriented environment in a unique facility. The successful applicant must be honest, conscientious, respectful with staff and customers, and self-motivated. They must be able to work independently and as a team.