Baker

Job summary

Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other food items according to recipes and customer orders, while decorating products and ensuring they meet quality standards. Support broader food-service operations by training staff, managing inventory, serving customers, preparing meals, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Hot Non-smoking Air conditioned Work setting Bake shop Relocation costs not covered by employer Café Coffee shop Retail business Bakery Urban area Ranks of chefs Chef Pastry chef Responsibilities Tasks Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders Bake mixed dough and batters Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Prepare special orders Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards Operate machinery Organize and maintain inventory Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs Take customers' orders Stock refrigerators and salad bars Sharpen kitchen knives Serve customers at counters or buffet tables Scour pots and pans Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas Remove kitchen garbage and trash Portion and wrap foods Package take-out food Load buspans and trays Keep records of the quantities of food used Handle and store cleaning products Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment Prepare, heat and finish simple food items Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables Carrying and replace linen Place dishes in storage area Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Food Safety Certificate Experience and specialization Type of production art Product packaging Food specialties Breads and rolls Desserts and pastries Cake decorating Stocks, soups and sauces Meat, poultry and game Fish and seafood Bakery goods and desserts Equipment and machinery experience Grill Deep fryer Conventional oven Area of work experience Food services Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Work under pressure Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Uniform Tools Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Judgement Reliability Team player Initiative Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized

What you’ll do

Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other food items according to recipes and customer orders, while decorating products and ensuring they meet quality standards. Support broader food-service operations by training staff, managing inventory, serving customers, preparing meals, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements

Requires a college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience, 1 to less than 2 years of experience, and a Food Safety Certificate. Candidates should be accurate, dependable, organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment while handling loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Baking
• Dough Preparation
• Cake Decorating
• Food Safety
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Food Packaging
• Customer Service
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Operating Kitchen Equipment
• Staff Training
• Recipe Execution
• Quality Control
• Meal Preparation
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail