specialty foods baker

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Halifax is seeking a skilled baker to prepare various baked goods including pastries and cakes. The role involves training staff, maintaining quality and hygiene standards, and managing food preparation in a busy environment. Candidates must have a Food Safety Certificate and experience in food services. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This role is strictly on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in food services.
• College or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and pastries for various baked goods.
• Train staff in food preparation and cooking.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Grill

Deep fryer

Conventional oven

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Café
• Coffee shop
• Restaurant
• Retail business
• Bakery
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Take customers' orders
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Scour pots and pans
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Portion and wrap foods
• Package take-out food
• Load buspans and trays
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Type of production art

• Product packaging

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Meat, poultry and game
• Fish and seafood
• Bakery goods and desserts

Equipment and machinery experience

• Grill
• Deep fryer
• Conventional oven

Area of work experience

• Food services

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized