Lead Baker: Flight Kitchen & Retail Production

Air North; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local & international flight benefits

Group RRSP investment options

Vehicle and home heating discounts

Job summary

Air North is currently seeking a permanent full-time Baker at our Whitehorse operation. The role leads the retail/baking department, prepares baked goods for Air North flight kitchens and the Black Wolf Bistro, and reports to the Chef & Manager of Catering and Cabin Services.

You will prepare all aspects of food production to standard, bake a wide range of products, and contribute to training and team leadership while ensuring food safety and efficient production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
• Combination of culinary/baker apprenticeship and experience exceeding 3 years.
• Experience producing quality baked goods by hand and with machinery.
• Proven experience in cake finishing, decorating, and plating.
• Large batch baking experience is an asset.
• Diploma in the culinary field or Red Seal.
• Experience in maintaining records or food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Experience in planning and directing food preparation and cooking/baking.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or show proof of right to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the food production for the retail/baking production according to established standards.
• Bake and prepare a variety of products from scratch, including muffins, pastries, breakfast loaves, cakes and desserts for Air North flights, retail sales, and events.
• Bake mixed doughs and batters.
• Assist with training of new staff.
• Maintain a level of food preparation consistent with business levels & leadership direction.
• Maintain department equipment in good order & report any defective/damaged equipment.
• Ensure opening/closing security procedures are followed to established guidelines.
• Contribute to and cultivate a team environment and provide support, motivation and encouragement to peers.
• Draw up production schedules.
• Ensure sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling is adhered to.

Skills

Baking skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Recipe development

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary diploma or Red Seal

Tools

Baking equipment

Job description

Air North is currently seeking a permanent full-time Baker at our Whitehorse operation. The role leads the retail/baking department, prepares baked goods for Air North flight kitchens and the Black Wolf Bistro, and reports to the Chef & Manager of Catering and Cabin Services.

You will prepare all aspects of food production to standard, bake a wide range of products, and contribute to training and team leadership while ensuring food safety and efficient production schedules.