head baker

Mountain House Bakery & Cake Art; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the bakery sector is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to create exquisite cakes and pastries for special occasions. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring product quality, and managing inventory in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking, a passion for client satisfaction, and the ability to train and lead a team. Join a creative and dynamic team where your culinary talents can shine and contribute to memorable celebrations for customers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in baking and cake decoration.
• Ability to train staff and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries for special occasions like weddings and birthdays.
• Supervise baking personnel and maintain product quality.
• Organize inventory and oversee sales of baked goods.

Skills

Baking

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Client Focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years