Pastry Cook

Blacksmith Bakery; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Bakery in Maple Ridge is seeking a Production Baker to join their kitchen team. The role requires pastry production knowledge, croissant lamination, and dessert finishing, with leadership to motivate colleagues.

Candidate should have pastry education or at least 3 years in a similar position and strong English skills. Shifts include mornings and afternoons; ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment is important.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastry making and dessert finishing
• Croissant production and lamination
• Dessert production
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate fellow staff
• Math skills for count offs and measurements
• 3 years experience in a similar position
• Written and Spoken fluency in English

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Math skills

English fluency

Education

Pastry education

Red Seal ITA

Job description

Blacksmith Bakery is Hiring! Looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team! We are currently hiring a Production Bakers for our Maple Ridge location.

• Shifts available on both the morning and afternoon teams!

The ideal candidate is a team player who works well under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced kitchen team and a master Pastry Chef. Candidates must have pastry school education or a minimum of 3 years in the industry working in a similar position.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of pastry making and dessert finishing
• Knowledge of Croissant production and lamination
• Knowledge of dessert production
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and encourage fellow staff
• Math skills for count offs and measurements
• 3 years experience in a similar position
• Written and Spoken fluency in English

Required Characteristics

• A pleasant, energetic and cheerful disposition.
• Team-oriented, motivated, clean and organized.
• Able to adapt in difficult situations and handle pressure.
• Can complete detail-oriented work in a skilled and timely manner.
• Has an eagerness and capacity to learn.
• Able to follow Blacksmith Bakery recipes exactly as they are taught to you.
• Can be relied upon to complete complicated tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy and somewhat stressful environment while working.
• Willing to perform tasks such as cleaning and garbage handling.

Education And Experience

• Pastry education or applicable training is an asset.
• Enrolment or completion of the RED SEAL certification program through ITA an asset.
• Level 1 Food Safe

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs safely and must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in warm conditions around equipment that generate heat.
• Other: Available to work early mornings, weekends, holidays as necessary.