Baker (Winter)

Panorama Mountain Resort; Panorama Mountain Village; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Panorama Mountain Resort is seeking a Resort Baker responsible for producing high‑quality baked goods in a fast-paced kitchen in Panorama Mountain Village, BC. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team.

Key duties include preparing dough and batters, developing recipes with guidance from the Chef, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring product quality across all items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a Baking or Culinary program from an established institution.
• Minimum 5 years baking experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling principles.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Reliable mode of transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough for pies, bread and rolls and batters for muffins, cookies, cakes, icings and frostings according to recipes or orders.
• Ensure quality of products meets established standards.
• Develop recipes and items under Chef’s guidance.
• Draw up production schedules to determine type and quantity of goods to produce.
• Monitor baking process and identify needed adjustments.
• Follow recipes or create new ones to implement products.
• Prepare all baked items and keep display cases stocked.
• Maintain supplies list and tidy production areas for efficient workflow.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations, including sanitation and fire safety.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Food safety

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Baking/Culinary program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Panorama Mountain Resort is looking to fill the position of Resort Baker. The successful candidate has a passion for Baking, strong skills and interest in how things are made and how it tastes.

Our Baker is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Baker must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Baker must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

Job Duties

• Prepare dough for pies, bread and rolls and sweet goods, and prepare batters for muffins, cookies, cakes, icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Ensure quality of products meets established standards
• Develop recipes and items under Chef’s guidance
• Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
• Get information from production schedules and recipes.
• Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.
• Prepares all baked items.
• Assists in keeping cases filled with product.
• Maintains general list of supplies necessary to produce products.
• Keeps production areas generally tidy, equipment cleaned, and prepared for use.
• Keeps backup production supplies prepared for sales staff in case of need.
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Baking or Culinary program from an established institution.
• Daily communication with Chef, responds to emails in a timely manner
• Minimum 5 year of baking experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation to and from work

Work Conditions

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• This position requires early morning shifts (5:00am) and complete shift flexibility
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
• Overtime as required.