baker

Thorowest Bakery; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in the Niagara Region is seeking a dedicated baker to prepare and bake a variety of goods while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential for this permanent position, offering 30 to 35 hours per week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a bakery or similar environment.
• Ability to operate bakery machinery safely.
• Criminal record check required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and batters for various baked goods.
• Bake mixed dough and ensure quality standards.
• Frost and decorate cakes and manage special orders.

Skills

Ability to distinguish between colours

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week