Coast Grocery Company is hiring: Production Baker in Gibsons

Salary: $24.00-$26.00 Dependant on Experience

Business Information: We are 100% independent, locally owned, managed an operated, and has been the Sunshine Coasts premier grocer for 60+ years. Our store is more than just a grocery store we are a hub for the community.
Business Address: 48-900 Gibsons Way, Gibsons BC V0N 1V8
Work location: Same as above
Type of Employment: Full Time / Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• 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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Test ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each product meets food safety and
• quality controls
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Ensure that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for other shifts
• Clean kitchen areas
• Operate machinery, kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, bakewares, patry blenders or
• cutters and others
• Keep records related to deliveries, inventory, and production levels
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Participate in product development
• Requirements:
  -Education: Completion of high school is required
  -Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience as Baker or Pastry Cook is required. If candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then a post-secondary certificate is required.
  -Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Hand- eye co-ordination, Handling heavy loads, Manual dexterity, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure
  -Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Judgement, Team player
  -Work setting: In-shop
  -Weight handling: 50 lbs.

Benefits: Disability benefits, Extended Medical Insurance, Dental benefits, Group Insurance benefits, Life insurance benefits, and vision care benefits.

Important information:

Flexibility in schedule is required. Candidates must have availability to work weekends and holidays. The shifts per day are as follows and will be assigned depending on the business needs: 5 AM to 2:00 PM
6 AM to 3:00 PM
7 AM to 4:00 PM
9 AM to 6:00 PM
A 30-minute unpaid lunch break will be provided as well as 2 paid healthy breaks of 15 minutes. Overtime may be required.