About Dear Grain
Dear Grain Baking is not just a job it’s a way of living.
Dear Grain Hamilton Commissary is an “everything sourdough” bakery specializing in artisanal breads and pastries. We aim to inspire, nourish, and support both our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful, open work environment with a culture that values learning, creativity, and collaboration.
About the role:
We’re looking for an “Early Morning Bread Mixer” to join our early morning production team. This role starts at 3:30am and sits at the heart of our process scaling, mixing, and managing doughs with consistency and care.
The role is split between two key responsibilities: mixing doughs for the day’s production, and scaling ingredients in preparation for the following day. You’ll work with a range of doughs, from classic country loaves to high-hydration mixes, porridges, cheese breads, and other specialty products.
Dough behavior changes daily with flour, temperature, and environment. You’ll monitor strength, elasticity, and fermentation, making precise adjustments to maintain consistency.
This position suits someone who is a morning person; dynamic and physically strong, thrives in structure and repetition, takes pride in detail, and understands that consistency is what makes great bread possible. You’ll be responsible for setting the foundation for the entire production cycle. Accuracy, timing, and awareness are key.
There is also opportunity to cross-train into broader production roles. For those who develop a strong command of the fundamentals, there is room to contribute to new recipe and process development.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Mixing multiple dough batches (55–300kg)
Handling and transferring dough from mixer to bins
Scaling ingredients for next-day production
Cleaning and maintaining workspace
Restocking ingredients and inventory
Requirements
Reliable transportation for a 3:30am start
Minimum 1 year commercial kitchen experience
Baking or culinary education preferred
Bread, pizza, or mixing experience is an asset
Comfortable working with intensity and early hours
Able to work independently and within a team
Desired Qualities
Physically capable (this is a demanding role)
Detail-oriented (precision in scaling and mixing)
Consistent and comfortable with repetitive work
Punctual and reliable timing is critical
Able to multitask and work with pace when needed
Open to feedback and continuous improvement
Schedule & Availability
Part-time / Full-time (3–4 days, 20–30+ hours/week to start)
Shifts:
2-3 times start at 3:30am till 11am/2pm
2 times 7:00am (6–8+ hours) till 3pm
Weekdays + and at least one weekend
Preferred availability: Sunday & Monday strongly preferred
Must be available for early morning shifts
Compensation
$19.00–$22.00/hour (based on experience)
Additionally, team members in this role receive approximately $200-$300 per month in shared gratuities, according to our Gratuity Sharing policy
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Artificial intelligence may be used to assist with resume screening.
About Big League:
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
