Bread and Pastry Baker

**Job Summary**

**Duties**
- Manage inventory of baked ingredients for storage and further processing which include: _cakes, cupcakes, mamon, chiffon slices, empanadas, cake components, buttercreams, cookie doughs, any components bakers require to finish any regular and featured items_
- Prepare cake batters using various sponge and creaming methods
- Prepare icings and buttercreams accurately
- Prepare and maintain stock of all cake preparation components such as cake fillings, icings, simple syrups, and toppings as necessary for efficient quality control and work flow
- Bake prepared dough products and cake batters according to company standards and demand
- Package baked cakes and pastries for appropriate storage for future use and processing
- Ensure quality of products accurately meets company standards
- Determine production numbers of cakes, cupcakes and pastries according to the schedule assigned for the day, alongside any customer orders
- Receive suppliers’ deliveries accurately where applicable
- Place delivered items in appropriate storage places (i.e. fridge, freezers, storage bins, pantry shelves, etc.) with consideration of FIFO (First In, First Out) to maximize shelf life of all ingredients
- Mix yeast doughs, pastry doughs accurately
- Batch out aforementioned doughs into finished products accurately to company standards, in preparation for bakers to further process and bake as needed
- Bake batched dough products, pastries, and cookies accurately to company standards
- Cook and prepare empanada fillings to food safety standards using the company recipes (i.e. halal chicken filling, pork filling, and various vegetarian fillings), and prepare accordingly.
- Safely and confidently use industrial mixers, dough sheeters, stoves, ovens and other baking and food processing appliances
- Prepare signature products (i.e. ensaymadas, empanadas, cinnamadas, and any featured products) in high-volume
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work space at all times; most specially in between recipes and procedures
- Maintain excellent self-hygiene in working in a bakery with excellent knowledge of Canadian Food Handling and Safety procedures
- May train Baker’s Assistants on occasion
- Complete other duties and responsibilities assigned occasionally due to changes in demand

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a Professional Baker or in a similar role within the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of food handling practices and food safety regulations.
- Strong knowledge of basic baking ingredients
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings and Saturdays.
- Proficiency in cake decorating techniques is highly desirable.

Join us in creating delightful baked goods that bring joy to our customers

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 18 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

**Location**:

- Milton, ON L9T 3Z3 (preferred)

Work Location: In person