Baker

Push Operations; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Push Operations in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Baker to run a full day of baking production from start to finish, preparing all baked goods to recipe standards.

You will operate ovens and mixers, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and keep accurate inventory records while delivering high-quality pastries and breads. The role involves rotating shifts and meeting peak-hour demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread baking.
• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in baking.
• Attention to detail: to ensure recipes are meticulously followed to deliver consistent results.
• Communication skills: to communicate with restaurant employees, management, and customers.
• Time management and organizational skills: to self-direct performance and fulfill assigned duties.
• Team player: to create a seamless workflow especially during peak hours.
• Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations and multitask.
• Strong command of English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in commercial baking, storing and keeping inventory of baked goods an asset.
• Food and Safety Certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and bakes menu items according to the company’s recipes and standards
• Safely handles and operates equipment such as utensils, mixers, ovens, and pots and pans
• Complies with prescribed health and safety procedures while executing assigned tasks
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment including removal of waste from bakery area
• Updates inventory records of food and supplies for relevant areas of production
• Maintains supply storage room for production of baked goods
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

Job description

The Baker runs a full day’s baking production from start (mixing) to finish (baking) and is responsible for the preparation of all baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and bakes menu items according to the company’s recipes and standards
• Safely handles and operates equipment such as utensils, mixers, ovens, and pots and pans
• Complies with prescribed health and safety procedures while executing assigned tasks
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment including removal of waste from bakery area
• Updates inventory records of food and supplies for relevant areas of production
• Maintains supply storage room for production of baked goods
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

Skills

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Specialized knowledge
  • Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread baking
  • Knowledge of methods and equipment used in baking
• Skills
  • Attention to detail: to ensure recipes are meticulously followed to deliver consistent results
  • Communication skills: to communicate with restaurant employees, management, and customers
  • Customer service skills: use a positive attitude to assist and service customers
  • Time management and organizational skills: to self-direct performance and fulfill assigned duties
  • Team player: to create a seamless workflow especially during peak hours
  • Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations and multitask
  • Strong command of English, both verbal and written
• Experience
  • Experience in commercial baking, storing and keeping inventory of baked goods an asset
• Certifications
  • Food and Safety Certification an asset

Working Conditions

• Rotating shifts scheduled around and during the restaurant’s hours of operation including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Working under conditions of high temperatures
• Fast-paced environment

Efforts

• Physical Efforts
  • Must be able to stand, move, reach, and handle materials for extended periods of time
• Mental Efforts
  • Numerical accuracy while measuring ingredients and updating inventory
  • Reading recipes and ensuring they are accurately followed