Overview
Bush Order is seeking an individual to fill the role of lead baker.
We are a wholesale and retail bakery serving the community of Yellowknife, NWT baking slow-fermented bread, baked goods, pastries, and value-added products.
This role is responsible for mixing a variety of bread and pastry doughs (yeast and sourdough), this includes shaping and proofing dough, managing fermentation and laminating pastry dough. The role also includes baking off a majority of breads, maintaining inventory/stock management, and the upkeep of bakery maintenance and cleanliness. This role works with and reports directly to the business owner(s).
This role is also responsible for overseeing quality control of all baked good, including overseeing the work of other team members. Maintaining high and consistent product standards is the direct responsibility of the lead baker.
Primary Responsibilities
- Mix daily doughs;
- Divide, weigh and shape doughs;
- Manage proofing;
- Mix non-yeasted products. Divide, ball, cut non-yeasted doughs;
- Bake the previous day’s cold-proofed or same-day dough;
- Working with deck oven and convection oven;
- Laminate pastry dough. Includes shaping pastries;
- Assist with inventory management of ingredients most frequently used by the lead baker;
- Package and label daily products as needed;
- Including use of bread slicer, Apple laptop and label printer
- Maintain sourdough starter.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Preference will be given to those with professional baking or kitchen experience, but is not required to apply;
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or permitted to work in Canada;
- Must be able to comfortably stand for extended periods of time on hard ground and be able to routinely lift 20kg of weight with ease;
- Must be able to work early mornings and be punctual;
- Must be able to work alone for extended periods and remain focused and on task;
- Attention to detail and multitasking.
An interest in baking science and curiosity are helpful assets in being successful in a lead baker position.
Bush Order Provisions Ltd. is a designated trades trainer for the baking trade (one of the owners is a Journeyperson Baker). This is an opportunity for an individual keen on a career as a baker, to gain a better understanding of the trade, or those seeking apprenticeship hours working towards their Red Seal.
One-way airfare to Yellowknife (from within Canada) can be provided to the right candidate when a 1-year contract is signed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- If offered the position, when could you start?
Experience:
- Professional Baking: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
