Baker - Artisan

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

50% dining discount for you and up to

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym membership

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a baker for our Artisan team in Toronto. You will bake in- house, follow or develop recipes, and maintain ingredient quality for our fine dining network.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in bakery/restaurant settings, can lift 50lbs, and work well both independently and in teams. This is a full-time day-shift position in Canada’s leading hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bakery or restaurant environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.
• Knowledge of a wide range of ingredients.
• Knowledge of baking equipment and techniques.
• WHMIS awareness.
• Patient, detail-oriented, creative and organized.
• Able to work well independently and in a team.
• Full-time, day shift required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter following recipes.
• Bake dough in oven and monitor products, adjusting as needed.
• Use kitchen tools including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Monitor baking process and adjust controls.
• Handle and move ingredients and equipment safely.
• Follow or create recipes to implement products.
• May develop new recipes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years bakery/restaurant experience

team player

detail-oriented

creative

organized

patient

Tools

Electric mixers

Pans

Rolling pins

Job description

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• Employee Referral Program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

O&B Artisan is looking for our next great baker!

Our bakers are part scientist and part artist. They must know different techniques and must understand how each ingredient affects the dough, keeping up to date with changes in the industry. Our bakers are responsible for keeping ingredients fresh and tailoring recipes to the taste and preferences of our various fine dining restaurants.

The day to day:

• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, following recipes.
• Place dough in pans, moulds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
• Handle and move ingredients, tools, and cooking pans.
• Control mixing processes and oven controls.
• Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.
• May develop new recipes.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a bakery or restaurant environment
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs
• Knowledge in a wide range of ingredients.
• Knowledge of baking equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge in precautionary measures for possible hazards - WHMIS.
• Must also patient, detail-oriented, creative and organized.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• This position requires full time, day shift
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $20 - $25/hour

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.