Assistant Baker

**Overview**

As our Assistant Baker, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our kitchen and ensuring every pastry, bread, and baked good meets our high standards. Working closely with our French Baker, you’ll assist in preparing doughs, handling production tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and learning authentic baking techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to a creative team, and be part of a bakery known for excellence.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in preparing doughs, batters, and fillings for croissants, sourdough, baguettes, brioche, and other French pastries
- Support the baking process, including proofing, shaping, and finishing products
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all baked goods under the guidance of the French Baker
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
- Assist with inventory rotation and ingredient preparation
- Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations
- Provide support in testing new recipes and bakery offerings

**Requirements**:

- 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)
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Creativity, teamwork, and passion for baking

**Work Schedule**

Tuesday to Saturday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a supportive, creative, and friendly environment
- Opportunity to expand your baking skills and learn authentic French techniques
- Be part of a beloved local café with a loyal customer base

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

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?
- Do you have experience 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