Bakery Team Lead

Big League Food Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Big League Food Company is seeking a Full-time Junior Pastry Chef for its Dear Grain Bakery facility. The role focuses on sourdough pastries, precise scaling of recipes, and maintaining quality across a fast-paced bakery.

You will follow production plans, assist with team coordination, and help with packaging, inventory, and seasonal product development while upholding food safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and strong work ethic required.
• Baking experience is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Responsibilities

• Scale and prepare recipes for a variety of baked goods according to guidelines.
• Mix, portion, bake, and prepare pastries and baked goods to production needs.
• Follow daily production plan and support smooth bakery workflow.
• Assist with team coordination and allocate tasks based on priorities.
• Oversee packaging and organization of orders for distribution.
• Support seasonal product development and quality control.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies; report low stock.
• Maintain clean, organized, food-safe workspace and proper labelling.

Skills

Detail oriented

Hardworking

Physically capable

Job description

Job Location - Production Facility

Hourly wage from $21.00 to $21.00 (plus gratuities)

Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it's a Way of Living.

Dear Grain Toronto Pastry Commissary is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal sourdough pastries. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and a chance to learn, be playful and creative.

Dear Grain is seeking a Full-time Junior Pastry Chef with baking experience to join our bakery.

We are looking for someone caring, passionate, and dynamic who is interested in committing themselves to the craft of making sourdough pastries.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately scale and prepare recipes for a variety of baked goods, including batters, doughs, cookies, scones, loaves, and cakes, following company recipes and guidelines.
• Mix, portion, bake, and prepare pastries and other baked goods according to daily production needs and quality standards.
• Follow the daily production plan and support a smooth workflow within the bakery team.
• Assist with team coordination by helping distribute tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting colleagues based on production priorities.
• Support other Production and Bakery Managers with team leadership, operational, and production needs when required.
• Oversee packaging and organizing orders to ensure accuracy, quality, and freshness for distribution.
• Support seasonal product development and continuous improvement of pastry, cookie, scone, and cake offerings.
• Monitor product inventory and ingredient levels, restocking supplies and notifying management of low stock when necessary.
• Organize and maintain freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas while ensuring proper labelling and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain high quality control standards by monitoring products and correcting issues when necessary.
• Assist with team coordination by helping distribute tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting colleagues based on production priorities.
• Communicate operational issues, equipment concerns, or ingredient quality problems to the Bakery Manager.
• Help train and support new team members to ensure proper procedures and smooth integration into the team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, including equipment cleaning and dishwashing when required.
• Follow all company policies, equipments operations, sanitation and health standards, safety procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while supporting efficient bakery operations.

What To Expect

• A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth targets and opportunity to grow
• A challenging role with creative license and immediate impact
• Lots of delicious pastry keep you well-nourished.

Qualifications

• Highly dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take on challenges and support team goals.
• Detail oriented along with attention to detail will be a key asset
• Able to lift 40 lbs comfortably and work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday, between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (four 10-hour shifts per week)
• Weekend availability may be required in the future

Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.