Barista (Part time: 20-30 hours / week)
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Refugee Hiring Event – Starbucks Coffee Company Canada /
On-site
This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
- Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
- You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
- Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or a valid work permit).
- 18 years of age or older.
Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee but also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary partners (that’s what we call our employees) who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Our Baristas personally connect with, laugh with, and uplift the lives of our customers. Their work goes beyond handcrafting a perfectly made beverage; it’s about creating a human connection with every customer.
This job is for you, if you have
- Ability to create a genuine moment of connection with our customers - making a difference in their day by discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
- Willingness to learn - using a mix of online learning, classroom training, and hands-on mentorship, you’ll learn how to prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients, or substituted ingredients.
- Availability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
- Openness to getting the job done and helping your team in a dynamic retail environment.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- No previous experience required
Some of the Perks working at Starbucks
- Comprehensive paid training (including coffee knowledge!)
- Free 1lb bag of coffee or box of tea each week
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for part-time employees (15 hours a week minimum or 195 hours per quarter)
- Discounts with local and national retailers through our LifeWorks program
- Mental Health benefits such as $5K Extended Mental Health Benefit: For long-term counselling and a free subscription to the meditation app, Headspace
- Discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
- Great long-term career opportunities in management
$17 - $18 an hour
Recruitment Process:
This position will require only one interview on the day of the event. The candidates will receive an offer or be declined on the day of the event.
The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
