Baker/pastry Chef

IOS Agora & Bakery is seeking to find an employee for the position of a Baker/Pastry Chef. The Baker/Pastry Chef at IOS Agora & Bakery is part of a dynamic team that has a foundation of inspirational leadership and passion for excellence. Working along side the Bakery Manager and following their instructions closely and unconditionally so that our business can move forward.

Baker/Pastry Chef Key Roles:

- Be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate a genuine positive demeanor throughout the shift while following directions that the Bakery Manager sets forth
- Deliver superior food service and quality
- Execution of standards as set forth by Bakery Manager
- Assistance with training lower level hired staff as needed
- Active participation in location staff meetings
- Be clean and neat at all times
- Upon finishing a shift making sure their station is left clean.
- Daily review and reporting of items sold and items needed to Bakery Manager

Competencies:

- Proactive Planning: manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels for food and
operational supplies to execute the menu as approved by the Bakery Manager.
- Time Management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the team needs.
- Communication: Provides clean, open, and consistent communication with the team.
Actively listens and receives feedback to improve on management of time.
- Problem solving: Responsive, calm, creative and flexible to ensure operations continue to run smoothly in the face of the unexpected.
- Consistency: Approachable by both employees and management. Using time management to maintain a satisfactory track record.
- Organization: can effectively move between tasks and prioritize appropriately between execution, operational tasks, and cleanliness.

Education and Job Requirements:

- Minimum of 3 years experience in Cake Decorating/Baking/Pastries
- Knowledge and experience in Greek Pastries considered an asset
- Ability to learn new recipes and desire to learn
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: inventory software, excel and word
- Food Safety Course and W.H.M.I.S.
- Must be able to carry and lift items weighing 25lbs to 50 lbs, must be able to stoop and bend.
- Must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time to continuously perform essential job functions
- Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

**Job Types**: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (preferred)
- Cake decorating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- This position may require a 5am start time on some days. Will you be able to reliably commute to Ancaster, ON L9K 1L5?

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person