bakery supervisor - retail

Government of Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of Canada as a Baker, where you'll craft delicious baked goods for a variety of settings including cafes and bistros. Your expertise in baking, along with your ability to train staff and maintain high product standards, will be key to this role. The position requires a Baker Trade Certification and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Gratuities

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Experience in baking and pastry preparation required.
• Certification in baking is necessary.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various baked goods including specialty cakes and gluten-free items.
• Supervise kitchen staff and schedule work.
• Maintain quality standards and organize inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Patience

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Baker Trade Certification

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Bistro
• Café
• Coffee shop

Responsibilities 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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Schedule staff
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Baker Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Food specialties

• Desserts and pastries
• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating

Additional information Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week