L&C French Bakery

L&amp;C French Bakery is looking for a reliable, motivated, and experienced Full-Time Baker / Pastry Chef to join our Baker Street production kitchen. We will also consider someone part-time to do the morning baker only (4am-8am).
We are a small French bakery and pâtisserie in Nelson, BC, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a long-term position with a growing team.
Position Details
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<li>Full-time: 30–40 hours per week, depending on the season and workload</li>
<li>Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday</li>
<li>Regular hours: 4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Days off: Sunday and Monday</li>
<li>Start date: ASAP</li>
<li>Wage: $19–$21/hour, depending on experience</li>
<li>Work location: In person</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities
Your main responsibility will be the morning baking and pastry production needed for our daily service.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Prepare and bake croissants, cookies, muffins, cinnamon buns, and other bakery products</li>
<li>Finish and prepare desserts before opening</li>
<li>Complete daily mise en place for bakery and pastry production</li>
<li>Prepare ganaches, syrups, pastry creams, and other pastry components</li>
<li>Follow recipes and production standards consistently</li>
<li>Ensure products are prepared to a high standard of quality and presentation</li>
<li>Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently</li>
<li>Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures</li>
<li>Communicate with the team regarding production needs and any issues that arise</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Minimum 1 year of professional baking experience</li>
<li>Previous bakery or pastry experience is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Currently living in Nelson or the surrounding area, or willing to relocate before starting</li>
<li>Fluent English is required for communication and following recipes, procedures, and kitchen instructions</li>
<li>Reliable and consistently punctual</li>
<li>Available to work Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 4:00 a.m.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and manage time efficiently</li>
<li>If you are on a work permit, you must have at least 1 year remaining on your valid work permit</li>
<li>Legally entitled to work in Canada</li>
</ul>
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
<ul>
<li>Passionate about baking and pastry</li>
<li>Reliable, punctual, and committed</li>
<li>Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently</li>
<li>Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done</li>
<li>Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment</li>
<li>Interested in building a long-term position with our team</li>
<li>Consistent in following recipes and production standards</li>
<li>Positive, respectful, and a good team player</li>
</ul>
Bonus Skills
Experience with the following is an asset:
<ul>
<li>Classic French pastry techniques</li>
<li>Croissant production and lamination</li>
<li>Ganache and pastry cream</li>
<li>French-style desserts and pastries</li>
<li>Working in a professional bakery or pâtisserie environment</li>
</ul>
Growth Opportunities
We love promoting from within. Team members who demonstrate strong skills, reliability, and commitment have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the company.
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Tips</li>
<li>Extended health care</li>
<li>Employee food discounts</li>
<li>Store discount</li>
<li>Opportunity to grow with a small, local business</li>
</ul>
If you're an experienced baker who enjoys early mornings, takes pride in producing high-quality products, and is looking for a long-term position, we'd love to hear from you!
When applying, please include your resume and a brief description of your baking experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Dental care</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Extended health care</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Store discount</li>
<li>Vision care</li>
</ul>
Application question(s):
<ul>
<li>Where do you currently live? If you are not currently living in Nelson or the surrounding area, when do you plan to relocate?</li>
<li>Are you available to consistently start work at 4:00 a.m. from Tuesday to Saturday?</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Baking: 1 year (required)</li>
</ul>
Language:
<ul>
<li>English (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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