Overview
Donut Monster is a specialty donut producer that supplies fresh, from-scratch donuts in Hamilton. Our retail location is at 246 Locke Street South in Hamilton. We have recently expanded our menu to include an assortment of donut inspired sandwiches to complement our menu, and are now looking to expand our team as well!
Summary
We are seeking a full-time Kitchen Team Member to join our team at Donut Monster. In this role, you will contribute to the daily preparation of our delicious donut adjacent menu items and support our daytime kitchen operations.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and teaching skills are a must
- Experience working with yeast risen doughs or other commercial bakery experience necessary
- Ability to keep a calm, mature, professional demeanour when needed
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and staff management
- Diploma in baking and pastry arts considered an asset.
- Current food handlers certificate considered an asset.
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in food preparation and cooking of donuts adjacent products and components, assisting with bakery prep work as required (preparing glazes, fillings, etc).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
- Handle food safely and follow health regulations.
- Support food handling and meal preparation activities.
- Ensure all products meet quality standards.
- Collaborate and communicate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Contribute to a positive and efficient work environment.
- Previous experience in food service or kitchen environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and practices. Current food handlers certificate preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Passion for food and customer service.
- Flexibility to adapt to different tasks as needed.
Physical Health:
- Must be able to lift 22 kg or more.
- Must be in good physical health, able to meet the demands of a bakery/kitchen job.
Conduct:
- Cultivates a professional, friendly, efficient, and fun work environment.
- Keeps a positive attitude, addressing any issues occurring during the shift in a professional manner and alerting Operations Manager or Bakery Manager of any issues.
- Refrains from gossip, unhelpful criticism, and undue negativity in the workplace.
- Abides by and enforces all Donut Monster policies and procedures.
Health, Safety, Cleanliness and Organization:
- Ensures efficient bakery and kitchen operations and cleanliness for the shift.
- Works alongside bakery and cafe staff to manage efficient operations of the shift (reviewing checklists, determining the tasks to be done and by whom, checking par lists, adhering to cleaning schedules).
- Enforces procedures established to protect worker health and safety and directs staff and other resources to address health and safety concerns.
- Proactively contributes to maintaining clean and organized workstations and equipment in the bakery.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits after 6 month probationary period:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON L8P 4B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Work Location: In person
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
