MetroWorks Bulletin - June 15, 2022
Ampersand Café Launch
After many months and a few delays, we are excited to announce the Ampersand Café is finally open! The Ampersand Café is a social enterprise located in the heart of Halifax, at the Halifax Central Library. Ampersand has a commitment to our local community which is honoured through the use of locally sourced products and our promotion of local goods whenever possible.
The café has a commitment to supporting local business and that’s why it features treats from award-winning Delectable Desserts and Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet. The coffee is an original blend from Nova Coffee, and customers can also try authentic Turkish coffee from Roasted Coffee. Stone Hearth Bakery curated the menu and continues to produce the food daily. As the summer progresses the Ampersand will start to sell produce from Common Roots Urban Farms and other local growers.
Come to the first or fifth floor of the Halifax Central Library to support a café focused on social progress and try some of our staples including a delicious cup of aromatic coffee, a fresh, flaky pastry or a mouthwatering sandwich. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest happenings in the café.
Rainbow Bagel Campaign
Stone Hearth Bakery collaborates with Dreadlocks & Kindness for the second year with the Rainbow Bagel Campaign to support The Youth Project and Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia. The bagels are handmade from our original dough recipe and baked in house. The rainbow bagels are available for purchase throughout Halifax Regional Municipality, like Pete’s Frootique, Fine Dining, Ampersand Café, and more!
When you purchase a six pack of rainbow bagels, you support local LGBTQIA2+ charities. A bag of six bagels costs $5.00 and with every purchase, $0.75 is donated to the Nova Scotia Youth Project and $0.75 to the Nova Scotia Rainbow Refugee Association.
In 2021 the campaign saw great success, with 4200 bagels sold. This year we hope to sell even more. Purchase a package of rainbow bagels throughout the summer and support some amazing local charities and don’t forget to share them with us by tagging @stonehearth_bakery on Instagram, @stonehearthbkry on Twitter, and @stonehearthbakery on Facebook!
Upcoming Events
Common Roots Urban Farm Summer Solstice
Join us at Common Roots Urban Farms to celebrate summer and community. Visitors can enjoy a free evening with live string music, solitary bee house crafting, a potluck and barbeque style dinner with all food provided including vegetarian, vegan and Halal options, and a guided blindfold tour with Milena Khazanavicius, Common Roots Urban Farm gardener and accessibility advocate. All are welcome.
What: Summer Solstice Celebration
Date: Thursday, June 23
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Common Roots Urban Farm BiHi
7064 Bayers Road
Halifax, NS
B3L 2C1
Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation’s Lobster Dinner and Auction Fundraiser
Stone Hearth Bakery’s catering division, lead by our very own Chef Rob MacIsaac, is already hard at work preparing for this lobster boil. They are also preparing vegetarian and steak options for people with allergies, dietary restrictions, or for those who simply aren’t fussed about lobster. This is the signature fundraiser for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation and will be the 37th event! The funds raised this year will go towards purchasing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.
What: Lobster Dinner and Auction Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, June 18
Time: Pre-dinner reception starts at 4:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Fisherman’s Cove
4 Government Wharf Rd.
Eastern Passage, NS,
B3G 1M7
Learn more about the event and order you tickets one their website here.
We are hiring!
Lead Baker
We are seeking someone who is skilled in baking artisan breads and who loves to teach others. This is a unique and highly valued position within our bakery. There is so much to teach and learn while measuring, shaping, proofing and baking our breads. Come share your passion for bread making and helping others build skills, in the positive and inclusive Stone Hearth Bakery.
Stone Hearth Bakery has an employment program component and the ideal candidate should be willing to work with persons of marginalized backgrounds or experiencing barriers to employment. You can learn more about the program here.
Application details here.
Baker
The baker will prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies for retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments.
Stone Hearth Bakery has an employment program component and the ideal candidate should be willing to work with persons of marginalized backgrounds or experiencing barriers to employment. You can learn more about the program here.
Application details here.
Dollar Lake Canteen Staff
We are seeking staff to work at the Dollar Lake Canteen. Responsibilities would include serving the public, cooking, cleaning and other canteen related duties. The ideal candidate is a student, youth or individual interested in gaining customer service experience. We are hiring both full time and part time positions, weekend availability is a must.
Application details here.
Barista
We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea.
Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should also be able to work various shifts.
Application details here.
