Explore a Career with Lakes Fika

Lakes Fika is a growing Coffee Shop + Cafe + Mercantile just outside of Cormorant Village in Lake Park, MN.

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our team this summer!

As a member of our team, you will be living out the essence of “Fika” by providing outstanding customer service and hand crafted menu items that are integral to a customer’s one of a kind experience.

For decades, folks have retreated to the lake to enjoy a slower pace of living in a calm and scenic environment. There is one word that closely resembles this lake life culture and that is the Swedish word “Fika”. Fika (fee-ka) is an intentional pause, spent with friends or family, while enjoying coffee & treats. It can be a noun (Let’s have a Fika) or a verb (Do you want to Fika?). This philosophy is the heart of Lakes Fika. It’s about taking a moment to enjoy the blessing of fellowship and to cherish life’s simple pleasures.

This position would be for the 2026 summer season from May-September with an opportunity for more year round hours upon request. Required weekends may include Mother’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Fourth of July Week, We Fest Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, or for other brand events. We are closed on actual holidays like Labor Day Monday, July 4, and Memorial Day Monday. Our working hours are currently from about 7:30AM to about 3:30PM Wednesdays-Saturdays and from about 8:30AM to about 2:30PM Sundays in the summer. Flexible schedules are available. Enjoy having your summer afternoons available! We are open Wednesday-Saturday from Fall-Spring.

Kitchen positions may include responsibilities such as: operating point of sale, building sandwiches, meal prepping, baking, crafting unique drinks and coffee, washing dishes, being committed to food safety, high standards for food presentation in a fast paced environment, stocking, light cleaning, following established recipes to maintain consistency and quality, precision ingredient measurements, willingness to fulfill all kitchen duties as needed, and being attentive to customer needs. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary-we are ready to teach the right candidate!

Helpful skills may include working well with a team, self starter and able to meet goals with minimal oversight, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry, strong organization and time management skills, eagerness to learn, capable to stand long hours, lift heavy boxes, work in hot kitchens, high attention to detail, strong culinary basics, POS knowledge, customer service, and dependability.

We offer employee discounts on store merchandise such as clothes, books, gourmet food, coffee, local products, and more! We also offer a free shift meal and drink! Pay depends on the position and experience. All positions also receive tips.

If you are looking for a fun, fast paced full or part time job in the lakes area this summer, this job is for you! Reach out to us for more information, we can’t wait to meet you!