Weekend Farmers Market Cook

Are you passionate about local food and ready to be the face of our brand? We are seeking an energetic, reliable, and skilled Market Cook to prepare food at our farmer’s market and pop up locations. This role is a perfect fit for a morning person who loves interacting with people and can easily transition from packing a van to flipping an egg.

Role Summary

Pay: $20–24/hour, plus a market-day meal and eggs to take home

When: Saturdays mornings-afternoons are essential, more shifts may become available

Where: Farmers' markets in central Toronto (transit-accessible)

How long: Now through the end of October, with the option to continue at winter markets or return next spring

Start: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary & Food Preparation (60%)

- Cooking: Prepare and sell egg sandwiches, sliders, samples, and other prepared food.
- Setup workspace: Manage cooking equipment and supplies at the market, including setup, operation, cleaning, and troubleshooting minor issues
- Safety: Adhere strictly to all food handling and sanitation guidelines during preparation and service.

2. Direct Sales & Customer Engagement (20%)

- Sales Focus: Actively approach and engage customers, clearly communicating the value and quality of our pasture-raised eggs.
- Brand Ambassador: Become an expert on our farms’ practices, answering customer questions about egg production, animal welfare, and preparation.
- Inventory Management: Track sales in real-time and manage product stock levels throughout the market day to prevent shortages.

3. Market Operations & Logistics (20%)

- Setup & Breakdown: Accurately load and secure all market equipment (tents, tables, tools, coolers, signage, inventory) into a designated vehicle.
- Stall Management: Quickly and efficiently set up a visually appealing market stall and execute a quick and clean breakdown at the end of the day.
- Cash Handling: Manage the POS and till, process cash and card payments accurately, and perform end-of-day reconciliation..





Qualifications and Skills

- Skilled Prep and Line Cook: Has worked as part of a line in a commercial kitchen, including maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and cleaning equipment at the end of the day.
- Proven Sales Experience: Must be comfortable and skilled in direct, face-to-face selling
- Reliability & Punctuality: Markets start early! Punctuality is non-negotiable, as is working weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and carry heavy cartons (up to 50 lbs) and stand for 6-8 hours, regardless of weather conditions (rain or shine).
- Detail-Oriented: Excellent accuracy in cash management, inventory tracking, and food preparation.
- Food Handler’s Certificate: Valid food handler’s certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Bonus Skills: Previous experience in front of house, retail, or farmers markets is a plus!

You might be

- A cook at a weekday café or caterer who wants weekend shifts on top.
- A student who needs work that fits around classes.
- A market or festival food veteran who loves the pace of a Saturday rush.

About Us Many Roads Purveyors are egg dealers providing a service to farmers by facilitating the supply chain. We buy eggs from farmers, take them to be graded, and sell them at markets. Our farmers have fewer than 100 laying hens, which is the limit without expensive quotas. Consequently, we work with multiple farmers and sell their eggs together under a single brand.

What We Offer

- $20-24 / hour, weekly Saturday shift of approximately 8 hours. Additional shifts during the week may become available.
- Market day meal and pasture-raised eggs to take home
- The opportunity to work outdoors (and indoors) and be a key part of the local food movement.
- A fun, fast-paced environment and direct connection to our community and our mission.

Apply through Indeed Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Location:
- Toronto, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Weekend Farmers Market Cook (Toronto)
🏢 Many Roads Purveyors
📍 Toronto