Baker (NOC 63202)

Fresh Market Foods is seeking a dedicated and skilled Baker (NOC 63202) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of fresh, high-quality baked goods made in-store daily. If you are passionate about baking and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare doughs and batters for bread, buns, pastries, cookies, and cakes following standardized recipes.
• Bake a variety of products, including signature breads and seasonal baked goods, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Frost, decorate, and finish cakes and pastries according to company standards and customer requests.
• Follow daily production schedules to ensure adequate product availability while minimizing waste.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and slicers safely and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices, and notify management when supplies need to be reordered.
• Assist with merchandising, displays, and product promotions to support bakery sales.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and offering product recommendations.
• Adhere to food safety standards and safe food handling practices.
• Support team members and perform additional bakery or store duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of secondary school is preferred; a combination of education and relevant commercial baking experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial baking experience is required.
• Experience in a commercial bakery, grocery store bakery, restaurant, or similar food production environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Language of Work: Proficiency in English required; French is considered an asset.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)

Positions: 1

Benefits: After completing the 3 month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Maple Program and access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP and DSPS Program.

Location of Work: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1

Wage/Salary: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Start Date: As soon as possible

Transportation: Fresh Market Foods will cover a one-time round-trip travel cost for the successful candidate to our location and back to their permanent residence at the end of the work period. (This does not include the cost for a full trailer move (household goods, trailers, or large personal belongings etc.).

Housing: Below-market value employee housing may be available, subject to availability.

Submit your resume to: Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager

Email: [email protected]

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.