head baker

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a skilled baker to prepare various baked goods and supervise kitchen staff. The role mandates high attention to detail and requires at least 3 years of experience in a bakery setting. Responsibilities include training staff, managing production schedules, and ensuring product quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for baking, this opportunity could be for you. Moreover, this position necessitates on-site presence only.

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience in baking or related fields.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and batters according to recipes.
• Train staff in preparation and cooking.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure product quality.
• Manage inventory and production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Client focus

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Large volume bakery

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
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player