Who We Are:

We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever.

We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and foodservice customers across Western Canada.

Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members, 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with better every baked goods.

Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries.

The Bread and Butter of the Position:

If you have a love for baking and a willingness to maintain high quality food and safety standards, a position on our Bakery Production team may be your career sweet spot! Our Bakery Production Team Members are truly the bread and butter of our business, baking the highest quality, artisan style products day in and day out.

Bonus points if you have previous commercial baking experience!

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, our Bakery Production Team Members are responsible for:

• Perform a wide range of duties to ensure the production of all Portofino products. This could include but is not limited to: set up for production, mixing, production line monitoring, proofing, baking, and cleaning Prepare dough for different recipes, and effectively mix dough(s) to recipe book standards
• Follow written recipe book standards in metric units, and deliver on time to meet customer demands
• Meet or exceed speed and efficiency targets as set out in Intermediate Baker Training
• Perform a wide range of duties to ensure the packaging of all Portofino products
• Deliver company and bakery training as required.
• Ensure the work area is properly stocked with the correct packaging materials and that management is aware of any low or out-of-stock products
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, tools and, workspaces
• Follow quality standards and the Food Safety Program (FSP)
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and are sliced, packaged, labelled and dated accurately in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements
• Reporting to the immediate supervisor or lead any questions or concerns regarding product quality, equipment operation or safety concerns
• Assist with production management
• Ensure that all required documentation is completely accurate and in real-time
• Ensure all equipment is turned off, locked out and stored correctly for the next day
• Ensure to follow and record the cleaning and sanitation checklists
• Keep product rotated and following FIFO standards (First in First out)
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Other duties assigned

Shifts and availability:

• 8- hour shifts. (7:00 am-3:30 pm)
• This is a full-time permanent position

The Ingredients You Bring to the Table:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently, as well as in a group
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• The ability to work in a clean, organized manner
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A commitment to upholding company policies, compliance and quality standards
• A commitment to punctuality and reliability, reporting to work on time as scheduled
• A willingness to learn and grow
• Previous experience in a commercial bakery is considered an asset
• Previous experience with HACCP

The Details You’ll Loave:

• $20.00/hourly wage
• Guaranteed annual raise
• Medical & Dental benefits including Life Insurance after 3 months, if you work at least 30 hours per week
• Access to complimentary "staff bread" to take home when available
• Opportunity for advancement
• Bi-Annual Footwear Allowance
• Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program
• Paid Training
• Uniforms Provided

Our Values and What We Expect From Our Breadhead Team Members:

Integrity

We keep it real — in the way we treat our customers, in the way we speak with one another, in the way we walk our safety talk, and in the way we make our products. We are not afraid to have difficult conversations while maintaining respect for one another. We look for areas of common ground - we are stronger together.

Quality

We stand for quality without compromise. With our products. With our people. With sourcing quality ingredients. And with taking the extra time needed to bring out the best flavours and textures to make our product better.

Growth

We understand that in order to create a greater positive impact for our customers and communities, we need to continue growing our reach. We commit to being an important part of Portofino’s growth journey. And we commit to growing ourselves through training and both personal and professional development.

Community

We are proud that Portofino was born and raised on Vancouver Island and that we are a diverse group of individuals. We know that our success is because of the support of our local communities. And we know the bigger we grow, the more we can give back to the communities that have done so much for us.

Inclusivity Statement:

At Portofino Bakery, we believe that diversity of experience, opinion and background is fundamental to our future growth. We believe success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together. Portofino Bakery is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person