head baker

Government of Canada - Western; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Western is seeking a skilled Baker to prepare a variety of baked goods in a busy environment such as a coffee shop or restaurant. This role demands attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to supervise staff while meeting customer orders efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma and significant hands-on baking experience.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience in baking.
• Experience in cake decorating and preparing various baked goods.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pies, bread, rolls, and desserts.
• Supervise baking personnel and maintain quality standards.
• Train kitchen staff and ensure the operation of machinery.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Client focus

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

• Coffee shop
• Restaurant

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
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating
• Chocolate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits