Baker

Job summary

The baker is responsible for managing production, including preparing breads, pastries, and desserts while mastering dough fermentation and oven operation. They must also ensure high standards of sanitation, safety, and technical precision in all baking processes.

Job details

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Baker to join our production team. This role is intended for a culinary professional who holds or is looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). In this position, you will move beyond basic prep to master the science and art of baking in a high-standard environment. Whether you are already a certified Journeyperson or a senior apprentice completing your final competencies, you will be expected to uphold the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) for the baking trade, ensuring consistency, quality, and technical precision in every batch. Core Responsibilities In alignment with the national standards for the Baker trade, your duties include: Production Management: Prepare a wide variety of breads, rolls, pastries, and desserts from scratch, ensuring all products meet the shop’s quality and aesthetic standards. Dough & Batter Preparation: Master the complexities of fermentation, proofing, and temperature control for yeast-raised products, laminated doughs, and chemically leavened batters. Oven Operation: Expertly manage deck, rack, and convection ovens, adjusting bake times and temperatures based on product requirements and environmental factors. Finishing & Decorating: Apply advanced techniques for icing, glazing, and decorating cakes and pastries to create a professional, "Red Seal" quality presentation. Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clinical level of cleanliness, adhering to HACCP and provincial food safety regulations. Perform equipment maintenance and safety checks. Technical Math: Scale recipes accurately, perform baker’s percentage calculations, and manage inventory to minimize waste and ensure cost-effectiveness. Mentorship: If certified, supervise and train junior bakery staff. If finishing requirements, maintain your logbook and participate in the final sign-off of Major Work Activities (MWAs). Qualifications & Requirements Certification Status: Must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice currently looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). Trade Expertise: Strong knowledge of ingredients (flour types, fats, leavening agents) and their chemical reactions. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy bags of flour (20kg+), and work in a high-temperature kitchen environment. Early Morning Availability: Flexibility to work traditional bakery hours (early mornings, weekends, and holidays). Attention to Detail: A commitment to consistency in weight, texture, and flavor profile across large-scale production. The Red Seal Standard The Red Seal is Canada's mark of a master craftsperson. We support your professional standing by providing: Pathway to Success: For those finishing their RSE, we offer the mentorship and diverse production experience needed to successfully challenge the Interprovincial Exam. Premium Wages: Compensation that recognizes your technical skill level and your commitment to national certification. Interprovincial Portability: The opportunity to earn a credential that allows you to take your baking career anywhere in Canada. Salary: 28 - 30 CAD Per hour

What you’ll do

The baker is responsible for managing production, including preparing breads, pastries, and desserts while mastering dough fermentation and oven operation. They must also ensure high standards of sanitation, safety, and technical precision in all baking processes.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice working toward their Red Seal Endorsement. The role requires physical stamina, technical knowledge of baking chemistry, and the ability to work early morning shifts.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Professional development
• Career advancement

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• precision · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Baking
• Production management
• Dough preparation
• Oven operation
• Decorating
• Sanitation
• HACCP
• Technical math
• Baker's percentage
• Inventory management
• Mentorship
• Food safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Hospitality

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