Experience Baker

Job summary

Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and custom orders while following recipes and maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Support production planning and inventory management, operate bakery equipment safely, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the team and customers as needed.

Job details

Company Description Avia Bakery is a neighborhood-focused bakery committed to producing high-quality baked goods using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Located in Ottawa, ON, the bakery offers a warm, welcoming environment for both guests and team members. The team values craftsmanship, consistency, and attention to detail in every product. Avia Bakery encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences. Role Description The Experienced Baker is a full-time, on-site position based at Avia Bakery in Ottawa, ON. The role involves preparing and baking a variety of products such as breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies according to established recipes and standards. Daily tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating ovens and other bakery equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining consistent presentation. The baker will help plan production schedules, manage inventory of ingredients, and ensure timely completion of orders, including special and custom items. The role also requires maintaining a clean and safe workspace, adhering to food safety regulations, collaborating with the bakery team, and occasionally interacting with customers regarding product details or recommendations. Qualifications Demonstrated experience as a baker in a commercial or artisan bakery environment, with strong knowledge of baking techniques and processes. Ability to follow recipes accurately while also adjusting formulas and methods to improve product quality when needed. Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and safe operation of bakery equipment. Strong time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple items in production at once. Attention to detail in weighing ingredients, shaping products, monitoring bake times, and finishing items for display or sale. Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift bags of ingredients, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Collaborative mindset with clear, respectful communication skills to work effectively with other team members and supervisors. Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by bakery operations. Formal training or certification in baking, pastry arts, or culinary arts is an asset but not required. Interest in developing new products, improving existing recipes, and contributing ideas to enhance the bakery’s menu and customer experience.

What you’ll do

Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and custom orders while following recipes and maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Support production planning and inventory management, operate bakery equipment safely, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the team and customers as needed.

Requirements

Requires demonstrated commercial or artisan bakery experience, strong baking knowledge, accurate recipe execution, and familiarity with food safety and bakery equipment. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, physically able to work in a fast-paced kitchen, collaborative, and available for early mornings, weekends, and holidays; formal baking or culinary training is an asset but not required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Baking
• Baking Techniques
• Recipe Execution
• Recipe Adjustment
• Ingredient Measuring and Mixing
• Oven and Bakery Equipment Operation
• Product Quality Control
• Production Scheduling
• Inventory Management
• Food Safety
• Workplace Hygiene
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Customer Communication
• Product Development

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Trades