head baker

Pallet Coffee Roasters; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local coffee company in Vancouver is seeking a Head Baker to lead commissary operations. This full-time, permanent position involves preparing and packaging baked goods, supervising a team, and overseeing production schedules. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of baking experience, strong leadership skills, and a diploma in Baking or Culinary Arts. The role offers a starting salary of $25.00 per hour with various benefits.

Benefits

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Store discount

Discounted or free food

Company events

Free drinks on and off shift

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional baking experience in a commissary, catering, or bakery setting.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• FOODSAFE Level 1 or 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and package sweet and savory baked goods.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of production bakers.
• Develop and test new baked goods and lunch menu items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Diploma or degree in Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

Overview

Head Baker to lead our commissary operations at Pallet Coffee Roasters. Location: Vancouver, BC. Full-time, permanent position with start as soon as possible. Salary: from $25.00 per hour. Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week.

What You Will Do

• Production — Prepare, bake, and package sweet and savory baked goods.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of production bakers.
• Organize and oversee production schedules and team schedules.
• Ensure product quality and consistency.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and stock rotation.
• Innovation & Menu Development — Develop, test, and refine baked goods and lunch menu items for large-scale production; translate ideas into executable recipes; collaborate with the Operations team to roll out new offerings; provide training and support to café managers and kitchen teams across all Pallet locations; maintain quality standards.
• Food Safety & Compliance — Enforce food safety, sanitation, and quality control protocols.
• Financial & Administrative Oversight — Manage food costing; maintain records of recipes, production logs, and inventory; oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and cost optimization.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience: 2-5 years of professional baking (bread, viennoiseries, pastries) in a commissary, catering, or bakery setting, with proven experience in recipe scaling, production optimization, and menu development; 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Education: Diploma or degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field; Red Seal certification is an asset.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Certification: FOODSAFE Level 1 or 2 (required); Red Seal (preferred).

Location & Benefits

• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $25.00 per hour
• Terms: Permanent, Full-time
• Benefits: Casual dress; dental care; extended health care; vision care; store discount; discounted or free food; company events; free drinks on and off shift
• Expected start date: 2025-10-06

Requirements

• Experience: Baking — 1 year (required)
• Language: English (required)
• License/Certification: Food Safety Certification (required); Red Seal (preferred)

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