Head Baker Job

Head Baker

Position: Head Baker
Location: Production Centre, Port Colborne, Ontario

About the Employer: Since 2018, The Pie Guys Bakery & Café has specialized in offering handmade baked goods, focusing on using ingredients that are locally sourced. We offer a large selection of pies that are made from scratch, hand rolled and hand assembly each day. Along with the pies, we offer a robust range of sweets and treats, as well as a full-service menu for lunch and tapas evenings.

About this Position: As the Head Baker, your role is to execute the day-to-day baking needs of the business with the highest quality and standards, provide suggestions and insights into new product offerings, and help to oversee the flow of the Production Centre.

Responsibilities:
• Work as part of a team to prepare baked goods in a timely manner focusing on quality, presentation and attention to detail
• Pie, cake and other sweets decorating
• Monitoring inventory in conjunction with the implementation of production schedules
• Prepare recipes including measuring and mixing ingredients, moulding and forming dough, according to company-set standards
• Propose and develop new recipes
• Maintain inventory standards focusing on first-in, first-out and minimizing waste
• Adhere to all food handling and health & safety guidelines
• Communicate with other kitchen team members to ensure smooth flow
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and back of house through daily and weekly cleaning tasks including dishwashing when needed

To Be Successful in this Role:
• You have a passion for baking and are punctilious in your work
• You love working in a fast-paced kitchen environment ensuring quality vs quantity
• You are organized, work well as a team player and offer effective leadership skills
• Prior baking, including cake/cupcake/cookie, experience is required (2+ years)
• Completion of baking program or equivalent experience
• You have superior hygiene standards
• You are dedicated to the bakery’s success and your personal development
• Must be familiar with the use of commercial mixing machines, ovens, and other large-scale baking equipment

Working Conditions:
• Be able to work early morning shifts and weekend
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs)

Language of Work:
English

Job Location:
The Pie Guys Bakery & Café
Production Centre at 572 King Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 4H7

Position Type:
Permanent, Full-Time - 30~44 hours/week
Wage - $34.07 per hour

Benefits:
• Tip pool sharing available
• Employee discount on bakery products and complimentary meal program available as per the company policy

Status:
Existing vacancy

We thank you for your interest; however, please take note that we will be contacting only those candidates that have been selected for the next steps.

Please submit your resume
by email to [email protected]
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Ad expires in 90 days from the date posted.