Head Baker

Job summary

Prepare and bake doughs, batters, pastries, icings, and special orders according to recipes and customer requests. Supervise and train baking staff, maintain product quality, inspect kitchen areas, operate machinery, and manage inventory and supplies.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Bake shop Large volume bakery 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 Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies Bake mixed dough and batters Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Prepare special orders Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff Train staff Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards Inspect kitchen and food service areas Operate machinery Organize and maintain inventory Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Italian cuisine Food specialties Breads and rolls Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Hand-eye co-ordination Manual dexterity Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Accurate Excellent oral communication Judgement Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

What you’ll do

Prepare and bake doughs, batters, pastries, icings, and special orders according to recipes and customer requests. Supervise and train baking staff, maintain product quality, inspect kitchen areas, operate machinery, and manage inventory and supplies.

Requirements

Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. The role calls for baking expertise, including breads and rolls and Italian cuisine, along with accuracy, attention to detail, communication, judgment, and teamwork.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dough Preparation
• Pastry Preparation
• Baking
• Recipe Execution
• Special-Order Preparation
• Staff Training
• Staff Supervision
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Equipment Operation
• Food Handling
• Italian Cuisine
• Bread and Roll Production
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership