Baker/prep Cook

The Wild and Free Cafe is more than just a coffee shop serving up quality, ethically source fare in a stunning restored century home in Elora - although all of that is true Our heart is to use our business to support survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our communities and beyond. We want to learn and lead a better way of doing business and living in the world, valuing Quality over Quantity, People over Profit, Agency over Apathy, and Process over Perfectionism.

JOB OVERVIEW The Baker plans, prepares and executes our in-house baked goods. This person will also potentially participate in preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring food safety. Our in-house baker will be detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and have proven baking skills and experience - allergy sensitive baking knowledge and experience an asset. This person will work collaboratively with kitchen staff and ensure compliance with health and safety standards as well as exercise an eye for detail, quality and presentation of food.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**Create and maintain a safe, enjoyable, trauma informed work environment**

Be aligned with the vision of Cafe and act according to its intended vision

**Organize, prepare and bake required baked goods in house.**

Participate in menu creation and baked goods offered in-house and be willing and able to train/lead other kitchen staff in baking processes.

**Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.**

Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service

**Follow health and safety guidelines, including food safety guidelines, to maintain a safe kitchen environment.**

Complete temperature checks at regular intervals for freezers, refrigerators, and coolers.

**Notify if supplies are damaged or running low.**

Perform quality inspections of foods received when sorting them to be shelved in the kitchen.

**Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen tools.**

Store food properly and monitor stock levels, reporting shortages.

**Assist in the proper portion control and plating of meals.**

Perform other kitchen related duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

**Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment required**

Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures.

**Ability to follow recipes and kitchen protocols.**

Able to communicate clearly and confidently in English. (All other languages an asset)

**Vulnerable Sector Check may be required**

Safe Food Handling may be required

CORE COMPETENCIES **Strong communication and interpersonal skills.**

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced environment.

**Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.**

Self-motivated and able to be proactive about seeing what needs to be done and completing tasks

**Team-oriented with a positive attitude.**

Ability to follow directions and adhere to company procedures.

**Physical stamina to stand for an extended amount of time.**

Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs

**Exercise humility and a willingness to learn**

Willingness to be trained in all areas of the cafe in order to fill in where needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

**The full-time position works 35-40 hours per week on a flexible schedule TBD - 6 days a week (Some evening and holiday hours)**

The part-time position works 15-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule TBD 6 days a week (some evening and holiday hours)

**Job often requires working around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.**

Work environment may be noisy and involve exposure to hot surfaces and steam.

**Will require frequent movement (standing, walking, use of hands and arms) and communication.**

May be exposed to safety hazards (e.g. slippery floor, hot oven, sharp objects

**Standing for extended periods of time**

May require working outside

**Hours outside of typical working schedule may be offered; re: special events etc.**

We support a work/life balance, and you reserve the right to turn down work opportunities that are outside of your scheduled work hours

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

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Work Location: In person