Full-Time Overnight Donut Baker (Commissary)

Vancouver’s original mom and pop donut shop, Lee’s Donuts served its first customers in the heart of Granville Island Public Market, in 1979. Our mission is to create comfort, community and happiness through fresh classic donuts. We are growing and hold steadfast to our core values of integrity, fun, teamwork, creativity, and inclusivity, which drive us to deliver exceptional experiences to all who walk through our doors.

If you're compassionate, eager to learn, and dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply and assist us in building an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Compensation : $19.00 + tips

This is a seasonal position with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2026. There may be a possibility of extension based on business needs and performance.

Job Description:

A Donut Baker is an integral part of the shop! They are responsible for preparing all donuts, including fillings and icings needed for all shifts. Consistently model all store policies, standards, and practices to ensure efficient processes are maintained and quality product is produced on your shift. They demonstrate excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Determine the right amounts and types of ingredients required for making donuts
• Check order sheets in order to figure out how many donuts need to be made
• Obtain ingredients, and follow recipes in order to combine and mix them
• Use hands, or hand or power mixers in order to make donut dough or mixture
• Ensure that the right quantities of ingredients, such as flour, yeast, and sugar are added to the mixture
• Use donut cutters in order to cut and shape donuts properly
• Place donuts in fryers, and set frying times
• Observe donuts as they are being cooked in order to ensure that they don’t burn, or remain raw
• Remove cooked/baked donuts, and place them on cooling racks
• Glaze donuts according to provided recipes, and sprinkle toppings such as edible confetti, sugar, or cream on them
• Ensure that toppings are properly set before packing donuts in boxes or bags
• Perform preventative as well as regular maintenance on fryers and ovens on a regular basis
• Ensure that all ingredients and supplies required for baking donuts are available at all times
• Assist in maintaining a high level of store sanitation and cleanliness
• Full-time candidates will have health insurance after probation

Valued skills and experience:

• Food Safe Certificate
• Experience with basic equipment repair and maintenance
• Minimum 1 year of bakery and decorating experience is an asset
• Physical Requirements:
• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and some forward bending
• Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping