baker

Creamy Rainbow Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Creamy Rainbow Inc. in Virginia is seeking a bakery assistant to join a busy shop. This role starts part-time with potential to become full-time, offering 20–40 hours per week and an hourly wage of $18–$20.

Work is onsite in a bake shop setting with opportunities to lead and grow within the team. Ideal candidates have 1 year to less than 2 years of baking/food service experience and can train staff, manage inventory, and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of baking/food service experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Capable of working 20–40 hours per week, with some early mornings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Bake mixed dough and batters.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Prepare special orders.
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods.
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
• Operate machinery and maintain inventory.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Initiative

Organized

Flexible

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Creamy Rainbow Inc.

Job details

• Salary 18.00 to 20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Part time leading to full time
• Early morning, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

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

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Pastry chef

Tasks

• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Type of production art

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• 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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-22