Assistant Baker

**Assistant Baker: French Pastry & Artisan Bread Support**

**Location**: 125 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach
**Schedule**: Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

**Overview**

As our Assistant Baker, you will play an essential role in supporting our kitchen and ensuring every pastry, bread, and baked good meets our high standards. Working side by side with our Lead French Baker, you will help prepare doughs, assist with production, maintain cleanliness, and learn authentic French baking techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to a creative team, and be part of a bakery celebrated for excellence.

**What You’ll Do**
- Assist in preparing doughs, batters, and fillings for croissants, sourdough, baguettes, brioche, and other French pastries
- Support baking processes including proofing, shaping, and finishing products
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation under the guidance of the Lead French Baker
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
- Assist with ingredient preparation and inventory rotation
- Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
- Contribute to testing new recipes and bakery offerings

**What You Bring**
- Previous experience as a baker, pastry cook, or kitchen assistant (French baking experience is an asset but not required)
- Willingness to learn artisan techniques such as dough fermentation and lamination
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work early mornings and follow directions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Food handler’s certification (preferred, or willingness to obtain)
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- A collaborative spirit, creativity, and passion for baking

**Work Schedule**
- Tuesday to Saturday
- 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Full-time role

**Incentives & Perks**
- Condensed work week
- Medical benefits after 1 year of employment
- Staff discount on all products

**Why Join Us?**
- Build your skills in authentic French baking under an experienced Lead Baker
- Work in a supportive, creative, and friendly environment
- Be part of a beloved local café with a loyal community of guests

**How to Apply**

125 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach

**Note**: This position is open only to applicants legally entitled to work in Canada.

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you able to reliably commute to, or willing to relocate to, Qualicum Beach, BC for this position?
- How many years of baking experience do you have?
- What is your experience in baking French breads and pastries (e.g., croissants, baguettes, sourdough, brioche)?
- Do you currently hold a valid Food Handler’s Certificate?
- What motivates you most about working as a French Baker?
- This role requires early morning shifts (6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday). Are you able to work this schedule?

Work Location: In person