baker

With the Grain; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Guelph is seeking a skilled baker who specializes in gluten-free products and can supervise a team. The role involves preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality standards, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of baking experience and demonstrate strong attention to detail. This position offers full-time hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a baking environment.
• Ability to prepare special orders, such as wedding cakes.
• Familiarity with gluten-free baking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and batters according to recipes.
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas for quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Coffee shop

Tasks

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Gluten-free

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week