Bread and Pastry Baker

at  Bread N Batter

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.

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 $17.20 per hour
  Expected hours: No less than 18 per week

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Baking: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Location:

• Milton, ON L9T 3Z3 (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• 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