baker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Supermarket or bakery department

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
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Baker Trade Certification
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits