Company Name: Dennis Artuso. O/a Schultz Bakery
Job Location: 482 10th Ave, Hanover, Ontario N4N 2P3
Job Position: Baker
No. of Positions: 1
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours/ week)
Language Requirements: English
Wages: $17.50/hour
Contact Person’s name, email address: Kathy Ackerman, kackerman61@gmail.com
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, icings, and toppings for breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
- 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.
- Bake mixed doughs and batters.
- Prepare special orders.
- Operate machinery.
- Operate baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and dough dividers to produce high-quality baked products.
- Frying donuts on everyday basis.
- Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods.
- Draw up production schedules.
- Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
- Adjust oven temperatures and monitor baking times to ensure products are baked to standard.
- Cook and finish prepared doughs and batters in ovens or other baking equipment.
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
- Organize and maintain inventory.
- Measure and combine ingredients according to recipes or specific instructions.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and appearance of all baked goods.
- Modify and develop recipes as required for seasonal or custom products.
- Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring proper texture, taste, and visual presentation.
- Follow health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness.
- Discard or rework products that do not meet company quality standards.
- Monitor stock levels of baking supplies and ingredients; inform the supervisor of shortages or place orders as necessary.
- Receive and store inventory according to proper food safety protocols (FIFO, temperature control, labeling, etc.).
- Clean and sanitize all baking surfaces, tools, and equipment after each use.
- Ensure the bakery area meets all hygiene and food safety regulations as per local and provincial standards.
- Assist in planning daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team for timely service and product replenishment.
- Decorate cakes and pastries according to client specifications for special occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.).
- Create and bake gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-sensitive items upon customer request.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding ingredients, allergies, or custom order availability.
- Provide friendly and professional service in a retail bakery setting.
- Assist in training and mentoring new bakery assistants or apprentices.
- Collaborate with other team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
· Attention to detail
· Fast-paced environment
· Physically demanding
· Repetitive tasks
· Standing for extended periods
· Not be scared of the fryer
· Work under pressure
Personal Suitability
· Client focus
· Dependability
· Flexibility
· Initiative
· Judgement
· Organized
· Reliability
· Team player
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
· Atleast 7 months to 1 year of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
· Completion of secondary school is required.
· Knowledge of various baking procedures and methods will be an advantage.
· Understanding of food preparation techniques.
· Experience in using different baking tools, equipment and utensils.
· Ability to work in a team
· Ability to multi-task.