Bakers Assistant

Cupcake Paradise; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupcake Paradise is seeking a Bakers Assistant to join our vibrant bakery team in person. You will assist in food preparation, cake decorating, and uphold high standards of food safety and quality while delivering friendly customer service.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced bakery environment, with opportunities to learn from skilled bakers and grow culinary skills. Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience, with a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling, safety standards, and sanitation practices.
• Basic skills in food preparation, cooking, and baking techniques.
• Experience with cake decorating or pastry arts is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting or packaging baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Assist bakers with preparing ingredients and mixing dough or batter for various baked goods.
• Support cake decorating and presentation to ensure visually appealing products.
• Handle food safely by following proper hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Package baked items efficiently for display or delivery, maintaining freshness and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, ovens, and baking equipment throughout shifts.
• Support food preparation tasks such as measuring ingredients and assembling products.
• Provide friendly customer service by answering questions about baked goods and assisting with product selection when needed.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food preparation

Cake decorating

Following instructions

Job description

Job Overview

Join our vibrant bakery team as a Bakers Assistant and be a vital part of creating delicious baked goods that delight our customers! This energetic role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled bakers, assisting in food preparation, cake decorating, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. If you’re passionate about baking, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Paid and rewarding, this role provides hands-on experience in the food industry while fostering your culinary skills and customer service abilities.

Duties

• Assist bakers with preparing ingredients and mixing dough or batter for various baked goods
• Support cake decorating and presentation to ensure visually appealing products
• Handle food safely by following proper hygiene and sanitation procedures
• Package baked items efficiently for display or delivery, maintaining freshness and quality
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, ovens, and baking equipment throughout shifts
• Support food preparation tasks such as measuring ingredients and assembling products
• Provide friendly customer service by answering questions about baked goods and assisting with product selection when needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of food handling, safety standards, and sanitation practices
• Basic skills in food preparation, cooking, and baking techniques
• Experience with cake decorating or pastry arts is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting or packaging baked goods

Embark on a rewarding journey in the bakery industry where your enthusiasm for food preparation meets creative expression! We value energetic individuals eager to grow their skills while delivering exceptional products and service. Join us today to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to baking excellence!

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Work Location: In person