Junior Pastry Chef

Big League Food Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Portfolio access

Job summary

Big League Food Company is seeking a Full-time Junior Pastry Chef with baking experience to join our bakery team in Toronto. The role involves scaling recipes, mixing and baking pastries, and preparing items for wholesale distribution.

We offer a supportive, creative environment with opportunities to grow. The position is Monday–Friday with daytime hours and potential weekend shifts as production needs change.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume production kitchen/food business.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and hands-on approach to work.
• Strong work ethic and dedication.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately scale and prepare recipes for a wide range of baked goods—including batters, doughs, cookies, scones, loaves, and cakes—while strictly following company recipes and preparation guidelines.
• Mix, portion, and bake pastries according to production needs and established quality standards.
• Package wholesale orders efficiently and carefully to ensure quality and freshness.
• Support inventory management by restocking ingredients and monitoring supply levels.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Leader and team members to maintain smooth daily operations.
• Assist colleagues as needed based on production priorities and workflow.
• Organize and prepare orders for timely distribution to wholesale partners.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning.
• Follow all quality control, and food safety protocols consistently.
• Follow all company policies, equipment's operations, sanitation and health standards, and food safety procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while supporting efficient bakery operations.

Skills

People person

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Self-motivated

Physical endurance

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Job description

Job Location - Production Facility

Hourly wage from $18.00 to $20.00 (plus gratuities)

Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it's a Way of Living.

Dear Grain Toronto Pastry Commissary is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal sourdough pastries. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and a chance to learn, be playful and creative.

Dear Grain is seeking a Full-time Junior Pastry Chef with baking experience to join our bakery.

We are looking for someone caring, passionate, and dynamic who is interested in committing themselves to the craft of making sourdough pastries.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately scale and prepare recipes for a wide range of baked goods—including batters, doughs, cookies, scones, loaves, and cakes—while strictly following company recipes and preparation guidelines
• Mix, portion, and bake pastries according to production needs and established quality standards
• Package wholesale orders efficiently and carefully to ensure quality and freshness
• Support inventory management by restocking ingredients and monitoring supply levels
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Leader and team members to maintain smooth daily operations
• Assist colleagues as needed based on production priorities and workflow
• Organize and prepare orders for timely distribution to wholesale partners
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning
• Follow all quality control, and food safety protocols consistently
• Follow all company policies, equipment's operations, sanitation and health standards, and food safety procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while supporting efficient bakery operations.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (four 10-hour shifts per week)
• Weekend availability may be required in the future

Who Are You

• A people person who has a passion for all things delicious, bread & pastry in particular!
• Someone with impeccable work ethic looking to join our team of like minded individuals
• Direct and honest communicator; team player
• A self motivator with excellent time management
• Reliable and punctual
• Physically agile and flexible for fast faced kitchen work
• Able to stand for long periods
• An insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn
• A positive ambassador with strong communication skills and a genuine
• Kindness, thoughtfulness and a sense that the glass is always at least half full

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume production kitchen/food business
• Reliable, team-oriented, and hands-on approach to work
• Highly dedicated professional with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to take on challenges and support team goals
• Possess basic cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment

What To Expect

• Access to Big League Portfolio products!
• A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow
• Delicious bakery products to delight your senses

Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.