Head Baker

_**About Buddha Belly Bakery**_

We believe a gluten-free bakery like ours should never compromise on flavour or quality. That’s why our mission is baked into everything we do:

- To bring great tasting breads and sweets that fit almost anyone’s food preferences to neighborhoods across Canada and beyond._

Customers trust our bakery to offer easy access to allergen information that helps them make the best choices for their needs. Everything we bake is free from Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, & Refined Sugars. Just full-on, good-for-you taste in every bite

Our proprietary recipes start with our own blend of organic, non-GMO gluten-free flours and the purest ingredients possible. We mix in natural sweeteners and a zest of flavours to give customers a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, cookies, pies, bars, and squares.
- **About the Opportunity**_

Buddha Belly Bakery prides itself on providing an enriching environment where impact, care, and attention to detail are staples in everything we do as a team

We’re looking to hire a part-time Head Baker who will be responsible for:

- Preparing and engaging in morning bakes on weekdays and weekends
- Engaging in daily baking and preparation activities as required
- Fulfilling customer and wholesale orders efficiently and effectively
- Assisting customers inquiring about orders either over the phone or in-person
- Assist customers by boxing orders, providing product information, and offering suggestions of products that suit their needs
- Adhere to food safety standards, maintain high levels of cleanliness of work areas
- Take direction from the Bakery Manager as required, and work in a respectful and kind manner with all team members
- **Requirements**:_
- 1 to 2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, or a similar role
- G license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Valid food handlers certification is considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills with both the Bakery Manager and Assistant Bakers
- High attention to detail to follow recipes, ensure quality, and ensure a safe working environment.
- Refined customer service skills, demonstrating empathy, passion, and dedication to constructive problem-solving.
- A happy, positive, kind, energetic, respectful, and passionate energy about our mission

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have consistent access to a reliable vehicle?
- Are you able to work weekends and holidays?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- commercial kitchen: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person