Baker – NOC 63202

Job summary

The Baker is responsible for leading daily retail and baking operations, including preparing baked goods for flight kitchens and bistro events. This role also involves menu development, staff training, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Job details

Wage: $22.69-$30.36 Status: Permanent Full-Time (35-40 hours per week) Location of Work: 150 Condor Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Language of Work: English The Baker reports to the Chef & Manager of Catering and Cabin Services and is responsible for leading and supervising the day-to-day activities of the retail/baking department. This role is additionally responsible for preparing all baked goods for the Air North flight kitchen and the Black Wolf Bistro. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare all aspects of the food production for the retail/baking production according to established standards Bake and prepare a variety of products from scratch, including muffins, pastries, breakfast loaves, cakes and desserts for Air North flights, retail sales, and events Bake mixed doughs and batters Assist with training of new staff Maintain a level of food preparation consistent with business levels & leadership direction Maintain department equipment in good order & report any defective/damaged equipment Ensure opening/closing security procedures are followed to established guidelines Contribute to and cultivate a team environment and provide support, motivation and encouragement to peers Provide menu development input Draw up production schedules Ensure sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling is adhered to Qualifications/Conditions of Employment: Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract Combination of culinary/baker apprenticeship and experience exceeding 3 years Experience producing quality baked goods by hand and with machinery Proven experience in cake finishing, decorating, and plating Large batch baking experience is an asset Diploma in the culinary field or Red Seal Experience in maintaining records or food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory Experience in planning and directing food preparation and cooking/baking Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or show proof of right to work in Canada Benefits Package: Local & international flight benefits Employer-paid health & dental Group RRSP investment options Cargo shipping Vehicle and home heating discounts through Chieftain Energy How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department: Email: talent@flyairnorth.com Phone Number: 867-668-2228 Company Address: Air North, Yukon’s Airline – 150 Condor Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7 At Air North, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we’ll ensure your needs are met so you can bring your best self forward. Thank you for considering a career with Air North. We look forward to receiving your application and possibly welcoming you aboard!

What you’ll do

The Baker is responsible for leading daily retail and baking operations, including preparing baked goods for flight kitchens and bistro events. This role also involves menu development, staff training, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of culinary or baking experience and a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and the legal right to work in Canada are mandatory.

Benefits

• Local and international flight benefits • Employer-paid health and dental • Group RRSP investment options • Cargo shipping • Vehicle and home heating discounts

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Baking
• Food production
• Menu development
• Cake decorating
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Staff training
• Production scheduling
• Culinary arts
• Equipment maintenance
• Large batch baking
• Food costing
• Menu Planning
• Cake Decorating
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Cooking
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Retail Sales

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Trades
• Baker
• Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
• Bakers