baker - retail

Locally Baked Outlet; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Lower Sackville is seeking an experienced baker to prepare a range of baked goods from pies to cakes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include dough preparation, baking, and training staff. This full-time position requires physical stamina and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive benefits including free parking and paid training are offered.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning and training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in baking and food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.
• Must have physical stamina for standing long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough for various baked goods according to recipes.
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 50 hours per week