Baker

Job Title: Baker

Reports to: Food & Beverage Coordinator

Compensation: $22.00 hour salary, Health Benefits Package, 10 days paid holiday with additional 5 days during the annual year-end closure.

Hours of work: Full-time, permanent, 35-40 hours week.

Fort Steele Heritage Town is a living history site dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and enhancement of British Columbia's rich heritage. Fort Steele serves as a cultural and educational resource, engaging visitors in the stories, traditions, and historical significance of the Region. We would like to acknowledge that the Site is located on the traditional, ancestral and present Ktunaxa homeland and extend our gratitude for the opportunity to live and learn in mutual respect and appreciation.

The Site is supported by the Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society and its Executive Management Team which provides strategic direction, development and funding to achieve the site's mandate. Our team values a supportive and collaborative work culture that is respectful, challenging and promotes diversity and creativity.

Position Summary

Fort Steele Heritage Town seeks a dedicated, skilled Baker to provide a full-service Heritage Bakery experience for our historic site. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily bakery production, supplying a variety of traditional baked goods, and developing an artisanal bread program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, with an interest in creating a tangible connection to history through food experiences.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• ·Prepare, bake, and present a variety of heritage breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods using traditional and commercial methods.
• Working with the Food and Beverage Coordinator, contribute to a commercial artisan bread program, including meeting production schedules and ensuring consistent product quality.
• Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment and tools in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure efficient bakery operations through inventory control, and established policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Food & Beverage Supervisor, develop baking schedules and support special events and activities across the site.
• Participate in the development and testing of new bread and baked goods, with a focus on heritage authenticity and customer appeal.
• Interact with visitors, sharing knowledge about heritage baking techniques and the historical significance of bakery products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment ensuring food safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage Coordinator to align bakery offerings with the heritage town's overall theme and visitor experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a baker in a commercial setting; experience with bread baking and heritage recipes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough preparation, and recipe scaling.
• An understanding of Indigenous relations in this region; additionally, familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the relevant Calls to Action for Museums is an asset. This knowledge can be through education, lived or worked experience.
• Food Safe, First Aid and Serving it Right Certifications required.

Abilities and Skills

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively and engage with the public.
• Passion for heritage, food history, and delivering a memorable visitor experience.
• Ability to take on the physical aspects required for the job.

We are looking for these personal qualities:

• Initiative: We need someone who has ideas as well as someone who can come up with creative solutions
• Reliability: We must be able to count on you to ensure the success of our programs.
• Judgement: Things evolve rapidly, being able to make decisions with discernment is an essential quality to being successful in this position
• Detail Oriented: the details matter

Cranbrook is a town with a diverse and international community. Our organization strives to reflect this in our work and our team. We encourage applicants who identify as LGBTQ2S+, Person with Disabilities, Indigenous, and visible minorities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

How to Apply

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous within cover letters and/or resume.

Please send your resume and cover letter as a PDF to Subject line: first name, last name, job title. Ex: Jane Doe, Baker. The selection process will remain open until the position is filled.

*We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 3 references, clean criminal record and vulnerable sector police check will be required before employment*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Steele, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person