College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Bake shop
Bistro
Café
Coffee shop
Tasks
Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Bake mixed dough and batters
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Prepare special orders
Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
Draw up production schedules
Train staff
Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
Schedule staff
Inspect kitchen and food service areas
Operate machinery
Organize and maintain inventory
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Supervision
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Baker Trade Certification
Cuisine specialties
Gluten-free
Vegan
Food specialties
Desserts and pastries
Wedding and specialty cakes
Donuts and muffins
Cake decorating
Security and safety
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
