Baker - Production
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: 30462 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford and Event Dependent Venues
Reports To: Head Production Baker
Overview of White Table Catering Co. Inc.
At White Table Catering, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences and moments to remember. Whether it be serving our guests in our modern on-site kitchen facility & venue or off-site in our customized mobile kitchen. As one of the fastest-growing catering companies in the Fraser Valley, we strive for excellence, integrity, and attention to detail in every facet of our operations.
Nature & Scope
Working alongside the culinary team - the baker will be responsible for executing and assisting the team with baking and culinary preparations at the White Table Catering kitchen, with a focus on maintaining optimum food quality and food safety standards during preparation and storage. Baker will work with cookies, muffins, scones, cakes and other items at a high volume.
The Ideal Applicant should:
Feel at home in high-volume, fast-paced environments
Have 1 year minimum baking experience, muffins, cakes, cookies etc.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
Be technically proficient in their culinary craft and have a desire to continue learning and growing as a baker - A culinary school diploma is an asset
Be organized, efficient and prepared. Always ahead of the game.
Be available for afternoon and evening shifts 2pm-10pm including some weekends
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that menu items are prepared in a timely manner and to the highest level
Communicate respectfully and effectively with all team members across the organization
Follow instructions from the Chef / Sous Chef on duty
Maintain required Food Safe health standards
Maintain kitchen and operational tools in an around the event kitchen
Contribute to a clean, sanitary and professional work environment
Dishwashing, cleaning and garbage/compost/recycling removal as required
Approach all tasks in line with the White Table philosophy, aesthetic and standard of excellence
Complete any other duties necessary to ensure the success of the operation
Promote teamwork, cleanliness, and professionalism
Requirements
Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the business’ and event-specific needs
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Phone plan with data needed; for use with workplace apps and communication when teams are split
Ability to bend, lift, and carry 50 pounds
Ability to stand and be mobile for an excess of 8 hours
Minimum 1 year baking experience
Mornings 6am-2pm
More about this job
Responsibilities
The baker at White Table Catering will prepare baked goods and culinary items in high volume, following the Chef or Sous Chef on duty. They will also keep the kitchen clean, handle dishwashing and waste removal, and support the team at event sites.
Requirements
Candidates need at least one year of baking experience with muffins, cakes and cookies, and must be eligible to work in Canada. They need to stand and move for over 8 hours, lift 50 pounds, and communicate well in writing and orally. A culinary school diploma is an asset.
Skills
- Baking
- Cake baking
- Muffin production
- Cookie production
- Scone making
- High-volume food production
- Food safety
- Food Safe certification
- Kitchen sanitation
- Dishwashing
- Recipe execution
- Teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Mobile event kitchen operation
Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Baker
- Production baker
- Baking
- Muffins
- Cakes
- Cookies
- Scones
- Food safety
- Commercial kitchen
- Catering
- Event catering
- High-volume food production
- Pastry
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Fraser Valley
- Abbotsford
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Food Safe
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Culinary arts