Bread Baker (Part-Time)

Meaty Meats Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Meaty Eats is seeking a Bread Baker to join our team. You will prepare daily offerings, craft sourdoughs and various breads, monitor inventory, and ensure high food safety standards.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of baking experience and holds a culinary certificate, with a strong commitment to quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Baker.
• Certificate in culinary arts or a similar relevant field.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles.
• Strong baking knowledge with pastries that include gluten-free options.
• Physically capable of standing for a full shift and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily offerings & suggest new offerings.
• Prepare various top-tier goods such as sourdoughs, yeasted loaves, focaccias, ciabattas, and baguettes.
• Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations.
• Check the quality of materials and the condition of equipment.
• Maintain a clean station.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Keep abreast of the latest food and industry trends.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Bread baking

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Bread Baker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative individual who delights our clients' taste buds.

Meaty Eats is a specialty retailer that specializes in Fresh Organic Meats, charcuterie, and in-house Prepared Foods. We operate two locations in the GTA.

In support of bakery operations, Bakers play a critical part in delivering our food service and culinary programs by preparing various baked breads and savory items, including various live cultured and yeasted breads.

A background in food service or hospitality, 2-3 years' experience working in a commercial/production kitchen or similar environment, a sincere respect for food, and a commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards will prove pivotal in fulfilling their duties.

Main Duties

• Prepare daily offerings & suggest new offerings
• Prepare various top-tier goods such as sourdoughs, yeasted loaves, focaccias, ciabattas, and baguettes.
• Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations
• Check the quality of materials and the condition of equipment
• Maintain a clean station
• Adhere to health and safety standards
• Keep abreast of the latest food and industry trends
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Previous working experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker for 5+ years
• Certificate in culinary arts or a similar relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles
• Complete knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless, etc.)
• Physically capable of being on foot for an entire shift and can lift 50lbs

Working Conditions

• Evening / early morning shifts
• Commercial kitchen and retail store environment
• Working with refrigerated and frozen products
• Working with high heat sources
• Modern, progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment
• Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule