baker

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a skilled Baker to prepare a variety of baked goods and manage inventory for a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have 3-5 years of baking experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The position requires continuous standing and may involve training staff. Benefits are provided per collective agreement.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in baking.
• Knowledge of gluten-free specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough for various baked goods according to recipes.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Train staff and ensure product quality.

Skills

Baking

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Bake shop

Responsibilities

• 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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Train staff
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Gluten-free

Food specialties

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

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

• As per collective agreement