head baker

VaVa Designer Cakes North York; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the baking sector is seeking a Head Baker to lead their team in creating exquisite cakes for special occasions. This role involves preparing and decorating wedding and specialty cakes, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a busy bake shop environment. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will shine, and help craft memorable treats that bring joy to celebrations. If you are ready to take your baking career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in baking and cake decorating.
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate cakes for special occasions.
• Supervise baking personnel and maintain quality standards.
• Organize inventory and schedule staff.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Pastry Preparation

Staff Training

Quality Control

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Baking Machinery

Job description

Job details

Head Baker

Posted on February 19, 2025 by VaVa Designer Cakes, North York

Job Overview

Location: 6038 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3W5
Salary: $28.50 to $30.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Work Setting: On-site, Bake shop, Large volume bakery
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 2

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

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
• Draw up production schedules
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Food Specialties

• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Cake decorating

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2025-04-13

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