Baker, Vancouver Island Conference, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Baker to prepare baked goods according to recipes and production sheets, ensuring quality, safety and portion control. The role requires flexibility in hours and the ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, maintaining sanitation, and helping keep records accurate, with attention to waste and supply levels. This is a hands-on baking position within a team setting.

Qualifications

• Professional baking certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Reliability and ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with initiative and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries per production sheets.
• Ensure food prep follows approved recipes and standards.
• Assist with production records and waste tracking.
• Maintain proper presentation, quality, temperature and portion control.
• Keep equipment, supplies and workstation clean and organized.
• Follow sanitation and safety regulations during prep and service.
• Work calmly and efficiently to meet peak production periods.
• Ensure food is displayed and served per standards.

Skills

Baking expertise

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Professional baking certificate

Job description

Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets and assist in production planning to meet daily requirements.
• Ensure proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment.
• Assist with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused portions and product shortages and inform supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Handle food items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Clean equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments and keep display equipment clean and free of debris.
• Consistently exhibit the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately and efficiently.
• Check to ensure that all food is presented, served and displayed per standards.
• Follow principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, ensuring corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Bakers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Professional baking certificate from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and baking experience is an asset.
• Reliability and ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with initiative and with minimal supervision.
• Able to operate effectively as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The hourly wage range for this position is $24 to $29. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.