Apprentice Baker

Front and Centre Bakery; Newburgh; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small family-run production bakery is seeking an Apprentice Baker to support daily baking operations and assist with storefront duties. This role is suitable for candidates interested in long-term employment and skill development in food production. Responsibilities include weighing and shaping doughs, assisting with oven operations, and ensuring food safety compliance. Competitive hourly wage offered. Apply by emailing your resume with 'Apprentice Baker' in the subject line.

Qualifications

• Interest in long-term career development in baking or food production.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is crucial.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, mix, portion, and shape doughs per standardized recipes.
• Support oven operation, baking schedules, and quality control.
• Package, label, and prepare products for retail and wholesale orders.

Skills

Interest in long-term career development

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Comfortable standing for extended periods

Willingness to interact with customers

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Career-focused Apprentice Baker role is available in a small, family-run production bakery. Position supports daily baking operations and assists with storefront duties during peak periods. Structured training provided; role suited to candidates seeking long-term employment and skill development in food production.

Core Duties

• Weigh, mix, portion, and shape doughs per standardized recipes
• Support oven operation, baking schedules, and quality control
• Package, label, and prepare products for retail and wholesale orders
• Maintain cleanliness and food-safety standards in production areas
• Follow established production systems and procedures
• Assist with ingredient prep, inventory staging, and basic equipment use
• Small, family-run team
• Fast-paced, production-focused bakery
• Combination of back-of-house production and limited front-of-house interaction
• Early mornings and daytime shifts

Mandatory Requirements

• Interest in long-term career development in baking or food production
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to interact with customers professionally
• Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Compliance with all food-safety policies

Allergen & Food Safety Policy (Mandatory)

• Facility is 100% nut-free and tree-nut-free
• Employees must not bring nut or tree-nut products into the workplace
• Strict adherence to allergen-control procedures is required

Experience

• Bakery, kitchen, or food-production experience preferred but not required
• Customer service experience considered an asset

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Schedule

• Morning and daytime shifts
• Weekday focus; occasional weekends as operationally required
• Seeking stability and long-term employment
• Comfortable in small-team, family-run environment
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Open to learning and following established systems

How to apply

Email resume to [e-mail] with Apprentice Baker in the subject line.