Overnight Baker - Full Time

Please Note: This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. We are not hiring for seasonal, temporary, summer, or part-time positions. Applicants must have full-time overnight availability and be seeking long-term employment.

Company Overview

Market Fresh is Guelph’s premier independent gourmet grocer focused on local producers and products. We have been in operation for over 20 years and pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and quality food. Our full-service grocery store includes a scratch bakery, butcher shop, deli, commercial kitchen, Gourmet to Go Cafe, full kitchen, garden centre and giftware area. Market Fresh is a celebration of fine food—making us a destination shopping experience for community members and visitors. Our MF in the Community program seeks to raise awareness and funding for local not-for-profit programs and charities aligned to our mission to buy local, be local, support local.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Bread Baker to join our team at a specialty retail store focused on high-quality, scratch-made baked goods. The ideal candidate is experienced in traditional bread baking techniques, knowledgeable about artisanal and naturally leavened products, and committed to delivering consistently excellent breads to our customers.

Job Structure

This is a full-time, hourly wage position. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays as required. Paid vacation accrual at 4%. Benefits are available after 6 months of full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads from scratch, including but not limited to sourdough, bagels, baguettes, focaccia, rye, and whole grain loaves etc.
• Scale, mix, knead, shape, proof, and bake bread according to established formulas and production schedules.
• Maintain consistency in texture, flavor, and appearance across all bread offerings.
• Operate and maintain commercial baking equipment including mixers, proofers, deck ovens, and dough dividers.
• Monitor dough development, and baking conditions to ensure product quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with daily mise en place, ingredient prep, and inventory tracking.
• Contribute to recipe testing and development as needed.
• Collaborate with the bakery team to meet daily production goals and support overall store operations.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional bread baking experience, preferably in a scratch bakery environment.
• Ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for baking and a strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Baking degree or certification a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• In a few sentences, please describe your work experience with bread baking.
• Are you available to work an overnight shift on a full-time basis?

Work Location: In person