Specialy / Artisan Baker Full Time NEW

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Artisan Baker / Specialty Baker to join our bakery team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the preparation and production of a broad range of artisan bakery products, with a particular focus on fresh breads, pita and flatbreads, savoury pies and pastries, as well as Western-style cakes and pastries.

This position requires practical commercial baking experience and the ability to work with different types of doughs, batters, fillings, icings and frostings while consistently following established recipes, production methods and quality standards.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Artisan Baker will be responsible for duties including:

– Prepare dough from scratch for a variety of breads, rolls, pita breads, flatbreads, pies and savoury baked products according to established recipes and production requirements.
– Weigh, measure, mix and combine flour, yeast, water, oils, dairy products and other ingredients accurately to obtain the required dough consistency, texture and fermentation.
– Knead, divide, shape, roll, press, proof and prepare doughs using both traditional baking techniques and commercial bakery equipment.
– Prepare and bake different varieties of artisan breads, including pita bread, Lebanese-style flatbreads, baguettes and other white, whole-grain or specialty breads.
– Prepare a variety of savoury pies and filled pastries, including products such as cheese, spinach, za’atar, vegetable and meat-filled pies, manakish, mouajjanat and similar baked or filled dough products.
– Prepare doughs, batters, creams, fillings, icings and frostings for cakes and pastry products according to established recipes or special customer orders.
– Prepare and bake Western-style cakes and pastries, including layer cakes, Black Forest-style cakes, white or cream cakes, choux pastries and cream puffs, and other similar bakery and pastry products.
– Assemble, fill, frost, finish and decorate cakes and other baked goods to meet established presentation and quality standards.
– Bake doughs, batters, breads, pies, pastries and cakes at the appropriate temperatures and for the required baking times, making adjustments where necessary to achieve the desired texture, colour and consistency.
– Monitor fermentation, proofing, oven temperatures and baking conditions throughout production.
– Evaluate the appearance, texture, freshness, flavour and overall quality of finished products and ensure that products consistently meet the bakery’s established standards.
– Organize daily bakery production and determine the types and quantities of breads, pastries, cakes and other products to be prepared according to anticipated demand and production requirements.
– Coordinate the preparation of different products so that dough preparation, proofing, baking, cooling, filling and finishing stages are completed efficiently.
– Operate bakery equipment used for mixing, kneading, dividing, shaping, rolling, proofing and baking products, and perform routine set-up and basic adjustments required during production.
– Monitor ingredient and baking-supply requirements and advise management when ingredients or supplies need to be replenished.
– Properly store ingredients, prepared doughs, fillings and finished products and maintain appropriate product rotation and freshness.
– Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, utensils, ovens, mixers and bakery equipment and follow applicable food-safety, sanitation and workplace-safety procedures.
– Work independently as well as collaboratively with other bakery staff to ensure timely and consistent production.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

The ideal candidate will have several years of practical commercial or artisan baking experience, or relevant bakery/pastry training combined with substantial hands-on experience.

The candidate should have demonstrated experience preparing breads and dough-based products from scratch and should be comfortable producing both bread and pastry/cake products in a commercial bakery environment.

Experience with artisan breads, pita or flatbread production, savoury filled pastries and Western-style cakes and pastries is considered an asset.

The successful candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, consistency, good organization and the ability to follow recipes and production standards while maintaining the quality and freshness of the finished products.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITEMENT :

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and welcoming workplace and to providing fair employment opportunities to qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Youth, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities and other members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the labour market are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered based on their experience, skills and ability to perform the requirements of the position.