Direct Production - V24 Baker Assistant

Job summary

The Baker Assistant is responsible for preparing ingredients, operating baking equipment, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. They must ensure all products meet quality standards while adhering to safety protocols and company procedures.

Job details

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada. At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers. Lesley Stowe Fine Foods is a premium food company and producer of the Raincoats Crisps. We are a fast-growing company and currently looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our production team. Wage: $24.35 Job Description Bakers Assistant Responsible for preparing all ingredients according to company specifications. Handle all baking tools and equipment per instructions. Ensures products meet the highest quality and produced in the most efficient manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Set-up baking equipment for daily use Clean and sanitize machinery and equipment used in bakery Maintaining equipment and machinery so they can operate safely Prepare of all ingredients necessary for baking Scale and mix of all ingredients necessary for baking Operates all equipment necessary for baking Completes any order forms needed for the bakery Maintain a clean and sanitary work area on a daily basis Follows all company policies & procedures SOP/GMP/HACCP Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free workplace Assist in other areas of production as needed/requested. Requirements: Ability to work overtime or rotating shifts Flexible and reliable attendance Must be able to follow directions, work without supervision Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while working Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs. At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.

What you’ll do

The Baker Assistant is responsible for preparing ingredients, operating baking equipment, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. They must ensure all products meet quality standards while adhering to safety protocols and company procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods while working in a production environment. The role requires flexibility for rotating shifts and the ability to follow directions effectively without constant supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Health and wellness benefits • Retirement programs • Paid time off • Career development opportunities • Reward and recognition programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Baking
• Equipment maintenance
• Sanitation
• Ingredient preparation
• Mixing
• Safety awareness
• SOP compliance
• GMP compliance
• HACCP compliance
• Lifting
• Time management
• Communication
• Operations
• Innovation
• Equities
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Energetic
• Self-Motivation
• Time Off Management
• Machinery
• Textiles
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Production Baker
• Baker
• Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
• Bakers