Assistant Pastry Chef or Assistant Baker

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time.

Job Summary:

Seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Pastry Chef / Assistant Baker to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will work closely with our lead bakers to help prepare, bake, and finish a variety of high-quality pastries and baked goods. If you have a foundational passion for baking, great attention to detail, and a desire to learn from experienced professionals, we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities:

• Baking Support: Assist with measuring, scaling, mixing, and shaping doughs, pastries, cookies, and cakes daily.
• Finishing & Decorating: Apply basic icing, glazes, fillings, and toppings according to company standards.
• Kitchen Prep: Set up workstations, prep raw ingredients, and ensure tools and equipment are clean and ready for production.
• Cleanliness & Maintenance: Maintain a clean work environment by washing dishes, sanitizing stations, and following safety guidelines.
• Inventory Monitoring: Track ingredient freshness and notify the team leader when stock levels are running low.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional baking or kitchen assistant experience in a commercial bakery, café, or restaurant.
• Personal Hygiene: Strict adherence to professional kitchen hygiene standards, including frequent handwashing, clean attire, hair restraints, and proper personal grooming.
• Skills: Solid understanding of basic baking techniques, exact measurements, and kitchen safety.
• Stamina: Ability to work efficiently on your feet for long periods and lift up to 20 kg.

Schedule: Availability to work day shifts during operating hours (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM). No weekends required.

Certification: Valid Ontario Food Handler Certification is required.