Baker

COBS Bread Sydney; Sydney; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CB Artisan Bakery Ltd., operating as COBS Bread Sydney, is hiring a Baker to join our on-site team at 220 Welton Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia. The role requires early morning shifts starting at 3:00 a.m., with 40-hour weeks and full-time permanent employment.

Experience in a bakery setting and the ability to follow recipes are essential. You will weigh ingredients, mix dough, shape loaves, monitor fermentation, and operate ovens safely to produce high-quality baked goods.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of commercial baking or food industry experience required.
• Ability to follow written recipes and production procedures accurately.
• Ability to measure ingredients accurately and work efficiently as part of a bakery production team.
• Must be available to begin work at 3:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and production sheets to organize baking tasks and quantities.
• Weigh and measure ingredients and mix doughs/batters as instructed.
• Shape dough for loaves, rolls, and baked goods.
• Monitor dough through fermentation and proofing.
• Operate mixers and ovens safely and bake to settings.
• Prepare fillings and finishes for products.
• Follow food-safety procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Coordinate with production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Recipe following

Measurement accuracy

Teamwork

Punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Dough-processing equipment

Job description

Employer: CB Artisan Bakery Ltd. operating as COBS Bread Sydney
Work Location: 220 Welton Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 5S1
Position: Baker
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Wage: $19.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Language of Work: English
Work Setting: On-site
Schedule: Early morning shifts starting at 3:00 a.m.; weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Job Duties

Read recipes and daily production sheets to organize baking tasks and required quantities.
Weigh and measure ingredients accurately, then mix doughs and batters using the specified methods.
Divide, round, mould and shape dough for loaves, rolls and sweet baked goods.
Monitor dough development, fermentation and proofing according to bakery procedures.
Operate mixers, dough-processing equipment, proofing equipment and ovens safely.
Bake products at the required settings and check their appearance, texture and consistency.
Prepare fillings, toppings and finishes for the products assigned to the baker.
Follow food-safety procedures, store ingredients correctly and clean equipment and work areas.
Coordinate with the production team to complete the bake on time and report shortages, waste or equipment issues.

Employment Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
1 to 2 years of commercial baking or food industry experience is required.
Ability to follow written recipes and production procedures accurately.
Ability to measure ingredients accurately and work efficiently as part of a bakery production team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive bakery production tasks.
Must be available to begin work at 3:00 a.m.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.

About COBS Bread Sydney

CB Artisan Bakery Ltd., operating as COBS Bread Sydney, is a locally operated retail bakery located at 220 Welton Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia. We prepare and sell fresh bread and other baked goods, with a focus on product quality, freshness and customer service. We are currently building our team and are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our bakery operations.