Riverdale Perk Cafe is hiring a lead Cafe Assistant for its Toronto location at 633 Logan Avenue. The opening is on-site and is advertised as full-time and part-time work. The role covers guest service, order taking, food and drink preparation, cleaning, and day-to-day cafe support. Pay is listed at $17.75 to $18.50 an hour, with an annual range of $36,920 to $38,480. A City of Toronto Food Handler Certification is required, and one year of customer service experience is preferred. The role is part of Toronto cafe work where weekend availability and reliable service matter. Role: Cafe Assistant Employer: Riverdale Perk Cafe Location: 633 Logan Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 3C4 Pay: $17.75 to $18.50 per hour Employment type: Full-time and part-time Apply for this role Applicants have the role title, relevant cafe experience, availability, and City of Toronto Food Handler Certification ready when submitting an application. Riverdale Perk Cafe contacts only candidates selected for an interview. Guest service and cafe operations The Cafe Assistant handles guest service from the first order through the final handoff. The work includes taking orders through the point-of-sale system, preparing food and drinks, answering customer questions, resolving service issues, restocking supplies, and keeping the counter and work areas clean. Opening and closing duties require a clear sequence of tasks. Staff also communicate with the assistant manager and owner, delegate tasks when assigned, and help maintain the flow of service during busy periods. Food preparation and safe service The role includes basic food preparation, menu and beverage development, and adherence to food safety and hygiene procedures. The required City of Toronto Food Handler Certification covers the safe handling practices expected in a food-service workplace. Clean tools, separated food handling steps, accurate preparation, and prompt cleanup reduce service interruptions and protect guests. Staff training also depends on consistent habits at the counter, in storage areas, and during closing work. City of Toronto Food Handler Certification Busy cafe or food-service experience Point-of-sale experience Food-safety knowledge Strong communication and teamwork Flexible Monday to Sunday availability Toronto cafe setting Riverdale Perk Cafe has operated since 2004 at 633 Logan Avenue in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood. The cafe serves locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, baked treats, and light lunch. The official cafe hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Breakfast service runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m., followed by the main menu from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Experience and availability Customer-facing work in a busy cafe depends on clear communication, steady organization, and the ability to handle several small tasks without losing track of an order. The role calls for initiative, a positive attitude, and an interest in food, coffee, and community. Weekend and holiday availability is part of the role's schedule. French is not required, while a dependable approach to food safety, customer concerns, restocking, and teamwork remains part of the expected work. The opening and closing routines, staff training, beverage development, and customer issue resolution give the position responsibilities beyond taking orders. Those duties place the Cafe Assistant close to both the guest experience and the cafe's daily operations. The application page identifies a Toronto cafe role with hourly and annual pay information, while the employer's official website confirms the Logan Avenue workplace and its long-running local operation.