head baker

Greedy Donut; High River; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery is seeking an experienced individual to fill a full-time position with responsibilities including baking pastries for special occasions and managing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in baking and be skilled in supervising staff and ensuring quality standards in a busy bake shop environment. This position requires handling heavy loads and working under pressure, making client focus and reliability crucial for success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in baking and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas.
• Operate machinery.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods.

Skills

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Salary 36.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3438588

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Bake shop

Responsibilities

• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2025-12-31

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