Baker (Nunavut)

Dexterra Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading camp facility operator is seeking a Baker for a position in a world-class facility in Canada. The role requires preparing and baking various goods, supervisory duties, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Candidates should have at least three years of baking experience and relevant certifications. This position features a favorable 28 days on / 14 days off work rotation with paid travel time and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ baking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment.
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for large number of guests.
• Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake all pies and bread products as required.
• Supervise night shift employees.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and quality standards are maintained.

Skills

FoodSafe Level I

Baking experience

Supervisory experience

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Education

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

Job description

Overview

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility on Baffin Island, NU, the regular shift for this position is 28 days on / 14 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

The Baker is responsible for the preparation and baking of all pies, squares, bread products and daily sweets as required.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

General responsibilities

• Consult with the Chef on daily baked goods requirements to ensure portions are adequate
• Prepare and bake all pies, squares, bread products and daily sweets from scratch or pre-mixed product and dating items, as per requirements
• Ensure production schedule is met, recorded and timely delivery of all baked products
• Create with the chef and follow menus to ensure proper rotation of baked goods and desserts
• Supervise night shift employees

Specific activities and tasks

• Supervise night shift ensuring all work is completed and up to company standards
• Assist any client needs as required
• Check and document the temperatures of freezers and coolers
• Prepare a variety of quality from scratch baked goods
• Prepare fresh pastries & bread for breakfast and sandwich maker daily
• Prepare cookies and squares keeping adequate stock supplies for the lunchroom
• Prepare fresh buns for supper daily
• Prepare three different desserts and one pie selection for dinner service. Have them plated and wrapped
• Prepare Jell-O and puddings for dessert daily
• Cutting and wrapping pastry
• Clean, wash, and sanitize equipment and work areas. Sweeping and mopping the floor
• Responsible to cover all baked goods including breads
• Assist with the resupply of baking area on grocery delivery days
• Maintain storage and bakery cleanliness
• Provide professional, courteous guest service always
• Other duties as assigned by the Chef
• Responsible for overall food presentation
• Clean and maintain the designated workstation
• Ensure health and safety regulations and quality standards are maintained
• Assisting in unloading, loading and placing of groceries and supplies
• Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of dining room and overall kitchen

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 28days on / 14days off rotation
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered
• Travel time is paid
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• FoodSafe Level I is a minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset
• Minimum 3 years’ baking experience in a similar or hotel / institutional environment
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for large number of guests
• Prior supervisory experience
• Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 35 pounds
• Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)