Production Baker

Job Summary

Front and Centre Bakery is a growing nut-free bakery in Newburgh, Ontario. We are looking for a dependable Production Baker to help prepare our cookies, breads, cinnamon buns, butter tarts, pies and other baked goods.

This is a hands-on production role in a small bakery. The successful candidate must be comfortable working early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake cookies, breads, cinnamon buns, butter tarts, pies and other bakery products
• Accurately weigh ingredients and follow established recipes
• Mix doughs and batters using commercial mixers
• Portion, shape, proof and bake products consistently
• Monitor baking times, temperatures and finished-product quality
• Package and label products for retail and wholesale orders
• Organize ingredients and notify management when supplies are running low
• Follow strict nut-free facility, allergen-control and food-safety procedures
• Wash equipment and maintain a clean, organized production area
• Work independently while coordinating production with the bakery team
• Assist with seasonal and new products as required

Qualifications

• Previous commercial baking, bakery production or professional-kitchen experience is preferred
• Comfortable using commercial mixers, convection ovens and other bakery equipment
• Able to follow recipes accurately and produce consistent results
• Dependable, organized and able to work independently
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety and allergen controls
• Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Available for early-morning and weekend shifts
• Food Handler Certification is an asset

Front and Centre Bakery is a dedicated nut-free facility. Following our allergen-control procedures is an essential requirement of this position.

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you reliably able to commute to Newburgh and work early-morning shifts from Wednesday through Sunday? Please also briefly describe your bakery or professional-kitchen experience.

Work Location: In person