Baker

Overview

Join our team as a Baker, where your culinary skills and passion for baked goods will shine! In this role, you will be an essential part of creating high-quality pastries, cakes, and other baked items in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in food preparation, cake decoration and food safety will help us deliver delicious products that delight our customers. We are committed to fostering a positive work atmosphere that values craftsmanship, creativity, and teamwork. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while contributing to a vibrant food industry setting.

Summary

Accountable for daily preparation of breads, desserts and pastries.

Shifts

We run two shifts that are up to six hours. You will alternate between the morning bake and the afternoon dough prep.

Duties

• Prepare, shape and bake a range of breads and doughs (e.g., milk bread, brioche and savoury filled breads) for daily service.
• Prepare and bake a variety of cake and sponge bases (e.g., chiffon, sponge, genoise and other speciality cakes) for permanent menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Fill, glaze, decorate and assemble finished items, including boxed cakes and filled pastries, working to a consistent standard across every batch.
• Set up and maintain the retail display. Make sure items are correctly labelled, rotated and well presented.
• Keep bakery equipment clean, maintained and correctly set up.
• Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, minimize waste and flag what needs ordering.
• Follow food hygiene standards. Keep simple production records and leave clear notes for the next shift.
• Receive deliveries, check them against the order and rotate stock.

Skills

• Experience: Baking or kitchen experience is welcome but not essential. We are happy to hear from students.
• Availability: Comfortable with early starts and happy working on your own for a few hours. Some weekend and holiday availability is needed.
• Physical: Able to stay on your feet for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skills: Active listening, time management and multitasking. Verbal and written communication. Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Work Location: In person