baker

Railtown Café & Catering is seeking an experienced *Baker* to join our growing culinary team.

As a chef-driven company, we are committed to producing high-quality, scratch-made food with a strong focus on consistency, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our bakery produces breads and specialty baked goods for our three café locations as well as our full-service catering division.

We are looking for a skilled baker who takes pride in their work, is comfortable working independently, and can consistently execute at a high level in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

*Responsibilities*

• Prepare, mix, shape, proof and bake a variety of breads and bakery products from scratch
• Produce sandwich breads including baguettes, focaccia, sourdough, rye and other specialty loaves
• Produce custom items including slider buns, brioche, bao buns, artisan crackers and event-specific products
• Follow established recipes, production schedules and quality standards
• Maintain consistency in flavour, texture, appearance, weight and yield
• Monitor fermentation, proofing and baking to ensure consistent results
• Organize and prioritize daily production to meet café and catering requirements
• Properly label, date, store and rotate ingredients and finished products
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate shortages or production needs to management
• Minimize waste through accurate scaling, proper storage and efficient production practices
• Maintain a clean, organized and food-safe bakery workspace
• Properly clean and maintain bakery equipment, tools and surrounding production areas
• Work collaboratively with the pastry, culinary and operations teams
• Assist with new product development and seasonal bakery items as required

*Candidate Requirements*

• Minimum 4yearsof professional baking experience
• Strong knowledge of bread production, fermentation, proofing and baking techniques
• Experience producing breads from scratch in a professional bakery, restaurant, hotel or high-volume kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of daily production
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Clean, organized, responsible and self-motivated
• Able to work effectively as part of a larger culinary team
• Food Safe Level 1 required

*What We Offer*

• Hourly pay: $21?$25 per hour, based on experience
• Uniform service
• Daily staff meal
• 30% discount at our cafés at any time
• Health and dental benefits for all full-time employees after six months of employment
• Overtime pay when applicable
• Fun, supportive and positive working environment
• Excellent working conditions with a strong team dynamic
• Opportunities for career development and advancement as Railtown Café & Catering continues to grow

To learn more about us, please visit our website and social media:

• www.railtowncatering.ca
• www.railtowncafe.ca
• www.instagram.com/railtowncaters
• www.instagram.com/railtowncafe

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 ? 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person