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I worked at 49th Parallel Café on Thurlow, and overall, my experience was challenging for several reasons.

One of my main concerns was related to pay structure. Based on my understanding of the union agreement, I believed cooks should be compensated similarly to bakers. After raising this concern, my employment ended, and my hours were reassigned. I was told this was due to qualifications, but the situation felt discouraging.

I also found aspects of the management style difficult. At one point, a kitchen manager was brought in whose approach felt very strict, and communication could be intense during busy periods. There were also inconsistencies in how certain workplace rules were applied, which created some confusion among staff.

In terms of the workspace itself, the kitchen was quite small and narrow, making it difficult to move around efficiently, especially during peak hours. Cleaning was also challenging due to limited space and the placement of heavy equipment. Since overtime was limited, it sometimes felt stressful trying to balance daily responsibilities with deeper cleaning tasks.

I also had some concerns about general cleanliness and maintenance, particularly regarding pest control, which added to the overall difficulty of the work environment.

Overall, while others may have different experiences, I personally found this workplace to be demanding and, at times, frustrating.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Boulanger-pâtissier 6 salaries reported	$17.85 per hour
Barista 3 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour
Kitchen leader 1 salary reported	$20.27 per hour
Kitchen supervisor 1 salary reported	$18.96 per hour
Directeur d'agence 1 salary reported	$57,500 per year

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