Employment Opportunity

Feversham; Feversham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia Farms Markets is seeking a Farm Markets Baker in Feversham to create artisan baked goods using locally sourced ingredients. The role involves ensuring quality standards, providing customer service, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have baking experience, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as a baker or pastry chef.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and presentation of baked goods.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Operate a point-of-sale system.

Skills

Baking techniques

Food safety standards

Customer service

Communication

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Position: Farm Markets Baker
Company:Utopia Farms Markets
Location: Feversham and Meaford , Ontario

Take a journey back to the 1920’s to a post and beam bank barn with sawdust on the floor and an outdoor gathering picnic space with cobblestone paths. Back to a time when our food was organically grown, produced, and sold locally.

Nestled among the rolling hills of Grey Highlands, the Utopia Market is a 2.5-storey, 7,600 square foot new build post and beam bank barn, with a traditional threshing door at the top of the bank and a welcoming covered front porch.

The four-season Market would sell food and products that are locally grown and produced along with value added items. Premium organic custom cut meats, premium organic vegetables and artisan breads are among the offerings ensure consumers have healthy options when it comes to deciding what to put on their table.

Local organically grown crops such as wheat, spelt, barley and oats will be processed at the local mill in Gibraltar and then will be created into delicious artisan breads and treats using traditional methods.

As a professional Farm Markets Baker your primary responsibilities are to:

• Ensure all products meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Package and label baked goods for sale in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and attractive display throughout market hours.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions about products, and promote ingredients and baking methods.
• Operate a point-of-sale (POS) system, handle cash/card transactions, and manage daily sales.
• Track inventory and good to reorder, list items and note popular items and customer preferences.
• Follow and uphold food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness protocols.
• Daily baking preparation, loading/unloading supplies, and deliveries as needed.

You will be a great match if you have these skills and experience:

• Experience as a baker, pastry chef, or in a commercial baking setting.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends, including outdoor market conditions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a small team.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with farmers markets, seasonal ingredients, or artisan baking.
• Food handler certification or equivalent.
• Passion for sustainable, local, or organic food practices.

Please let Utopia Farm Markets know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Utopia Farm Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note to Recruiting Agencies

Utopia Farm Markets does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers.All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills.Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Utopia Farm Markets recruitment.

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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Jun 5 2025 ID: 73802

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