Baker
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ baking experience in a restaurant or hotel/institutional environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.
Job Description
WHAT’S THE JOB?
We are looking for a talented, passionate, and dependable Baker / Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in baking and pastry preparation, takes pride in quality and presentation, and enjoys working in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
Your Work Will Include
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.
Job Description
WHAT’S THE JOB?
We are looking for a talented, passionate, and dependable Baker / Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in baking and pastry preparation, takes pride in quality and presentation, and enjoys working in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
Your Work Will Include
- Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, cakes, and other baked goods
- Develop and execute daily baking and dessert menus.
- Preparing and baking goods from scratch
- Restocking pastry shelves and maintaining a sufficient and fresh supply of baked goods
- Maintain consistent quality, flavour, freshness, and presentation.
- Ensuring consistent quality standard in over-all food preparation as per clients’ requirements including consideration to special dietary constraints
- Complying with food hygiene regulations in accordance with Food Safety Act
- Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing equipment and over-all work area
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
- A professional and supportive kitchen environment.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop new products.
- Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
- Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Minimum 3 years’ baking experience in a restaurant or hotel/institutional environment
- Proven experience preparing baked goods for large number of guests
- Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 35 pounds
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and dessert presentation.
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and bake breads, pastries, desserts, cakes, and other goods from scratch; develop daily baking and dessert menus and keep pastry shelves stocked. Maintain consistent quality, freshness, and presentation while meeting dietary requirements and food safety standards, and clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of baking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or institutional setting, including preparing baked goods for large numbers of guests. Candidates should have strong baking and pastry skills and knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
Skills
- Baking
- Pastry Preparation
- Dessert Presentation
- Bread Preparation
- Menu Development
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Food Hygiene
- Quality Control
- Food Preparation
- Dietary Requirements
- Equipment Cleaning
- Inventory Restocking
- Large-Scale Food Production
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
Keywords
- Baker
- Pastry Chef
- Baking
- Pastry Preparation
- Breads
- Pastries
- Desserts
- Cakes
- Scratch Baking
- Menu Development
- Food Safety
- Food Hygiene
- Sanitation
- Dietary Constraints
- Quality Standards
- Food Preparation
- Large-Scale Food Production
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Institutional Food Service
- Equipment Cleaning
- Waterloo, Ontario