Night Baker

Your Bread Box; Carp; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Your Bread Box, an Ottawa-based sourdough bread company, is seeking a Seasonal Night Baker for our Carp production site. You will assist in preparing, baking, and packaging a variety of baked goods to meet wholesale, farmers market, and direct-order demands.

Working under the Lead Baker, you will help maintain quality, cleanliness, and efficiency in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with weekend shifts and a teamwork-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or with large orders.
• Availability to work 3-4 days a week, including weekends.
• Passion for sourdough bread; familiarity with the bread baking process; culinary programs are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, baking, and packaging of sourdough loaves, baguettes, pretzels, croissants, and other baked goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the baking area, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Help track inventory levels and replenish items as needed to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Train on baking 500 loaves per shift to the established standard.
• Demonstrate a passion for baking and uphold quality control and customer service standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking and attention to detail.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary arts training (bonus)

Bread baking education (bonus)

Job description

Company Overview

Your Bread Box is a renowned Ottawa-based sourdough bread company committed to crafting delectable and nutritious gourmet bread using locally sourced ingredients. Specializing in wholesale distribution to local eateries, cafes, and retailers, as well as direct sales at farmers' markets and individual orders, we pride ourselves on our dedication to quality, tradition, and community.

Role Overview

As a Seasonal Night Baker at Your Bread Box, you will play a vital role in our production process, ensuring the timely creation of our signature sourdough loaves to meet the demands of our wholesale partners, local markets, and individual orders. Working under the guidance of the Lead Baker at our commercial kitchen Location in Carp, you will assist in preparing, baking, and packaging various baked goods while upholding our brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, baking, and packaging of sourdough loaves, baguettes, pretzels, croissants, and other baked goods to align with our brand's standards and production schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the baking area, adhering to health and safety standards at all times.
• Help track inventory levels and replenish items as needed to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Train on baking 500 loaves a shift to a previously set standard.
• Demonstrate a passion for baking bread and a commitment to upholding quality control and customer service standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Embrace opportunities for learning and growth, seeking to enhance skills and knowledge in bread baking and culinary arts.

Requirements

• Availability to work 3 to 4 days a week, including weekends, to support our production schedule for the farmers market.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment or equivalent experience operating commercial tools for large orders.
• Passion for sourdough bread and familiarity with the bread baking process, with educational programs in culinary arts, pastries, or bread baking considered a bonus.
• Physical stamina to meet the demands of a production-oriented role and the ability to learn quickly and ask questions as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining punctuality, adherence to processes, and a team-oriented approach to work.

Key Competencies

• Physical stamina and strong multitasking abilities to handle the demands of a busy bakery environment.
• Focus on quality control and customer service, ensuring that every product meets our high standards of excellence.
• Punctual and process-oriented personality, capable of following procedures accurately and efficiently.
• A team player with a positive attitude, fostering collaboration and contributing to a supportive work environment.