Artisan Sourdough Baker — Early Mornings, Growth

Big League Food Company; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Big League Food Company is hiring an Experienced Baker - Sourdough at Dear Grain Hamilton to join a high-volume artisanal bakery team. The role requires 1 year of bread-baking experience and a passion for consistent, quality sourdough.

You will work early shifts, handle dough, fermentation, and baking, and collaborate with production staff to meet daily targets while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional bread-baking experience, preferably artisan sourdough.
• Experience in commercial or high-volume bakeries is an asset; culinary or baking education preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, to safely work with equipment up to 5’ in height (including deck ovens), and perform essential physical duties safely (standing, repetitive tasks, operating bakery equipment).
• Comfortable working at a production pace with sustained intensity.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable and punctual, including for early morning shifts (6:00 AM start).
• Interest in long-term growth and development within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Mix sourdough dough batches (130–300kg)
• Manage fermentation and dough handling processes
• Cut, scale, and shape various artisan breads
• Bake bread using deck ovens
• Support daily production prep as required
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Restock ingredients and monitor inventory levels
• Follow production schedules to meet daily volume targets
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure quality and efficiency

Skills

Bread baking

Artisan sourdough

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary or baking education

Job description

Big League Food Company is hiring an Experienced Baker - Sourdough at Dear Grain Hamilton to join a high-volume artisanal bakery team. The role requires 1 year of bread-baking experience and a passion for consistent, quality sourdough.

You will work early shifts, handle dough, fermentation, and baking, and collaborate with production staff to meet daily targets while maintaining safety and cleanliness.