Bread Baker (Part-Time)

We are looking for a Bread Baker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative individual who delights our clients' taste buds.

Meaty Eats is a specialty retailer that specializes in Fresh Organic Meats, charcuterie, and in-house Prepared Foods. We operate two locations in the GTA.

In support of bakery operations, Bakers play a critical part in delivering our food service and culinary programs by preparing various baked breads and savory items, including various live cultured and yeasted breads.

A background in food service or hospitality, 2-3 years' experience working in a commercial/production kitchen or similar environment, a sincere respect for food, and a commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards will prove pivotal in fulfilling their duties.

Main Duties

- Prepare daily offerings & suggest new offerings

- Prepare various top-tier goods such as sourdoughs, yeasted loaves, focaccias, ciabattas, and baguettes.

- Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations

- Check the quality of materials and the condition of equipment

- Maintain a clean station

- Adhere to health and safety standards

- Keep abreast of the latest food and industry trends

- Other duties as required

Requirements

- Previous working experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker for 5+ years

- Certificate in culinary arts or a similar relevant field

- In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles

- Complete knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless, etc.)

- Physically capable of being on foot for an entire shift and can lift 50lbs

Working Conditions

- Evening / early morning shifts

- Commercial kitchen and retail store environment

- Working with refrigerated and frozen products

- Working with high heat sources

- Modern, progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment

- Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule