Head Baker (Part-Time)

About Buddha Belly Bakery

We believe a gluten-free bakery like ours should never compromise on flavour or quality. That’s why our mission is baked into everything we do:

To bring great tasting breads and sweets that fit almost anyone’s food preferences to neighborhoods across Canada and beyond.

Customers trust our bakery to offer easy access to allergen information that helps them make the best choices for their needs. Everything we bake is free from Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, & Refined Sugars. Just full-on, good-for-you taste in every bite!

Our proprietary recipes start with our own blend of organic, non-GMO gluten-free flours and the purest ingredients possible. We mix in natural sweeteners and a zest of flavours to give customers a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, cookies, pies, bars, and squares.

About the Opportunity

Buddha Belly Bakery prides itself on providing an enriching environment where impact, care, and attention to detail are staples in everything we do as a team!

We’re looking to hire a part-time Head Baker who will be responsible for:
- Preparing and engaging in morning bakes on weekdays and weekends

- Engaging in daily baking and preparation activities as required

- Fulfilling customer and wholesale orders efficiently and effectively

- Assisting customers inquiring about orders either over the phone or in-person

- Assist customers by boxing orders, providing product information, and offering suggestions of products that suit their needs

- Adhere to food safety standards, maintain high levels of cleanliness of work areas

- Take direction from the Bakery Manager as required, and work in a respectful and kind manner with all team members

Requirements:
- 1 to 2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, or a similar role

- G license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle

- Must be available to work weekends and holidays

- Valid food handlers certification is considered an asset

- Excellent communication skills with both the Bakery Manager and Assistant Bakers

- High attention to detail to follow recipes, ensure quality, and ensure a safe working environment.

- Refined customer service skills, demonstrating empathy, passion, and dedication to constructive problem-solving.

- A happy, positive, kind, energetic, respectful, and passionate energy about our mission!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have consistent access to a reliable vehicle?
• Are you able to work weekends and holidays?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• commercial kitchen: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)
• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person