Part Time Baker

The Knotty Brew; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Knotty Brew is seeking a Part-Time Baker for our café and yarn boutique in Abbotsford. You will bake cafe-style goods ahead of morning service, ensuring quality and presentation align with our standards.

Ideal candidates have prior baking experience, FoodSafe Level 1, and a passion for consistent results. Morning shifts and a fast-paced, collaborative environment await you.

Qualifications

• Morning availability is a must for the position.
• Must follow The Knotty Brew's standardized recipes and production procedures.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent taste, texture, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh café-style baked goods following established recipes.
• Maintain clean, organized baking/prep area and proper sanitation.
• Monitor ingredients and inventory; communicate restocking needs.
• Plan production to ensure items are fresh for morning café service.
• Work independently and efficiently during baking/prep shifts.

Skills

Morning availability

Attention to detail

Following recipes

Food safety

Independent work

Punctuality

Strong prep planning

Education

FoodSafe Level 1

Job description

We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented Part-Time Baker to join our team at The Knotty Brew. This is not a traditional bakery role. Our baker will be responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality café-style baked goods while maintaining the consistency, presentation, and creativity that define The Knotty Brew experience. You will work in a fast-paced café environment where quality, efficiency, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can confidently follow established recipes and production standards, and understands that every item leaving our kitchen should look and taste consistently exceptional. Morning availability is a must for this position, as baking and production shifts take place before and during our morning café service to ensure our baked goods are fresh and ready for the day.

Requirements

Previous baking experience preferred; professional bakery experience is an asset but not required

Morning availability is a must for this position , as baking and production shifts take place before and during our morning café service to ensure our baked goods are fresh and ready for the day.

FoodSafe Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain

Ability to follow The Knotty Brew's standardized recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards, and production procedures consistently

Comfortable weighing ingredients, scaling recipes, and preparing batches according to daily production needs

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results in taste, texture, size, and appearance

Able to work independently and efficiently during dedicated baking/prep shifts

Able to plan production so baked goods are fresh and ready for café service

Maintain proper food storage, labeling, FIFO rotation, sanitation, and allergen awareness

Monitor baking ingredients and supplies and communicate when inventory needs to be reordered

Maintain a clean and organized baking/prep area, including equipment and dishes used during production

Reliable and punctual, with availability for early morning and/or designated baking shifts

Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift approximately 40 lbs

Comfortable working as part of a café team and assisting with general kitchen/prep duties when required

About the Company

The Knotty Brew is not your average coffee shop. We are a specialty café and modern yarn boutique located in downtown Abbotsford, built around the idea of Coffee Connect Create.
We serve high-quality espresso, specialty matcha drinks, and seasonal features while creating a welcoming space where people can gather, crochet, knit, and build community. From our crochet workshops to Knotty Cinema nights, everything we do is designed to bring people together through creativity.
Our space is warm, aesthetic, and community-driven. We value intentional hospitality, beautiful presentation, and consistency in every drink we serve. Whether someone is coming in for their daily latte or spending three hours working on a crochet project, we want them to feel seen, welcomed, and inspired.
At The Knotty Brew, we care deeply about quality, teamwork, and creating an experience that guests cannot find anywhere else.
If you love specialty coffee, creative spaces, and being part of something unique and growing, you will fit right in.