Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Baker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry, with great experience in baking and cake handling. As a Baker, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality and consistency in every product. Your ability to multitask, and having great attention to detail will play a vital role in delighting our customers with our signature and well-loved baked goods.
Duties
- Manage inventory of baked ingredients for storage and further processing which include: cakes, cupcakes, mamon, chiffon slices, empanadas, cake components, buttercreams, cookie doughs, any components bakers require to finish any regular and featured items
- Apply creamed butters, and corresponding toppings to Ensaymadas and Cinnamadas using appropriate spatulas and cheese graters
- Prepare cake batters using various sponge and creaming methods
- Prepare icings and buttercreams accurately
- Prepare and maintain stock of all cake preparation components such as cake fillings, icings, simple syrups, and toppings as necessary for efficient quality control and work flow
- Bake prepared dough products and cake batters according to company standards and demand
- Package baked cakes and pastries for appropriate storage for future use and processing
- Ensure quality of products accurately meets company standards
- Determine production numbers of cakes, cupcakes and pastries according to the schedule assigned for the day, alongside any customer orders
- Receive suppliers’ deliveries accurately where applicable
- Place delivered items in appropriate storage places (i.e. fridge, freezers, storage bins, pantry shelves, etc.) with consideration of FIFO (First In, First Out) to maximize shelf life of all ingredients
- Mix yeast doughs, pastry doughs accurately
- Batch out aforementioned doughs into finished products accurately to company standards, in preparation for bakers to further process and bake as needed
- Bake batched dough products, pastries, and cookies accurately to company standards
- Cook and prepare empanada fillings to food safety standards using the company recipes (i.e. halal chicken filling, pork filling, and various vegetarian fillings) , and prepare accordingly.
- Safely and confidently use industrial mixers, dough sheeters, stoves, ovens and other baking and food processing appliances
- Prepare signature products (i.e. ensaymadas, empanadas, cinnamadas, and any featured products) in high-volume
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work space at all times; most specially in between recipes and procedures
- Maintain excellent self-hygiene in working in a bakery with excellent knowledge of Canadian Food Handling and Safety procedures
- May train Baker’s Assistants on occasion
- Complete other duties and responsibilities assigned occasionally due to changes in demand
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Professional Baker or in a similar role within the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of food handling practices and food safety regulations.
- Strong knowledge of basic baking ingredients
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings and Saturdays.
- Proficiency in cake decorating techniques is highly desirable.
Join us in creating delightful baked goods that bring joy to our customers!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Location:
- Milton, ON L9T 3Z3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
