baker

Government of Canada; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Penticton seeks a skilled Baker to supervise kitchen staff and manage operations on-site. Ideal candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience and a passion for baking. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, training staff, and ensuring product quality. This role requires manual dexterity and attention to detail, suitable for a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a baking environment.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Fast-paced, physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site

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

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Café

Responsibilities

• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Donuts and muffins

Additional information

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• 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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan