Junior Baker

The Pie Guys Bakery & Café; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pool sharing

Employee discount on bakery products

Complimentary meal program

Job summary

The Pie Guys Bakery & Café in Port Colborne, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Baker to join our production team. You will mix ingredients, bake cakes and pastries, and help produce items consistently while maintaining hygiene standards.

We require 1–2 years of experience (or equivalent), completion of secondary school, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ bakery experience or equivalent.
• Completion of secondary school.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing long periods.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in baking.
• Complies with health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and reliability.
• Knowledge of keeping baking equipment in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Mix and bake ingredients to produce cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries and other baked goods.
• Measure and mix ingredients into dough according to recipes.
• Produce bakery items consistently and efficiently.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support the bakery team and foster good working relationships.
• Keep the work area clean and organized through regular cleanup.
• Operate and maintain commercial mixing machines and ovens.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team player

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

Commercial mixers and ovens

Job description

Junior Baker

Responsibilities:

• Mix and bake ingredients to produce cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries and other baked goods
• Measuring and mixing ingredients into dough according to recipes
• Producing all bakery items in a consistent, precise and efficient manner
• Full knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen
• Provide support to the whole bakery team, demonstrate team work and foster good working relationships
• Supports a clean and organized environment through regular clean up
• Must be familiar with the use of commercial mixing machines, ovens, and other large-scale baking equipment

To Be Successful in this Role:

• 1~2 years’ experience
• Completion of secondary school
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy items, standing for long periods of time, repetitive hand motions, mixing, rolling, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Must be familiar with, and comply with, all health and safety standards
• Be a self-starter and have excellent work ethic
• Have enough technical knowledge of baking equipment to keep it in good working order
• Good interpersonal skills and team player

Working Conditions:

• Be able to work early morning shifts and weekend
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs)

Language of Work:

English

Job Location:

The Pie Guys Bakery & Café

Production Centre at 572 King Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 4H7

Position Type:

Permanent, Full-Time – 30~44 hours/week

Wage – $17.80~$25.00 per hour, to be negotiated

Benefits:

• Tip pool sharing available
• Employee discount on bakery products and complimentary meal program available as per the company policy

Status:

Existing vacancy

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of underrepresented groups, including vulnerable youth, newcomers, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, asylum claimants with valid work permits, to apply.

We thank you for your interest; however, please take note that we will be contacting only those candidates that have been selected for the next steps.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.