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Job Overview

The Night Baker / Breakfast Cook is responsible for preparing and baking a variety of fresh goods such as breads, muffins, pastries, bars, catering desserts and decorated cakes. This role also cooks breakfast meals for our guests and camp clients. The Night Baker/Morning Cook follows recipes and a prep list or assigned by the General Manager. It requires a high level of independence, cleanliness, consistency, and a commitment to producing delicious food that upholds our company’s high standards. All main and recurring tasks must be completed in accordance with daily checklists and food safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Bake a range of goods including breads, muffins, cookies, tarts, cakes, and other desserts using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryer, flat top, and mixer safely and effectively
• Use provided recipe cards and adhere to portion control guidelines
• Greet all coworkers and guests in a friendly and courteous manner
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion system, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Keep the baking station well stocked, containers labelled, dated, filled, clean and sanitized
• Monitor dry and perishable goods. Communicate with the General Manager or lead regarding items needing to be used up or items needing to be reordered.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen at all times
• Prepare and cook breakfast for guests and staff according to training and menu standards
• Use the Square terminal to process breakfast payments for public guests when required
• Follow daily opening and closing checklists, and create a personal prep list to stay organized throughout your rotation and prepare your cross-shift for success
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall kitchen operations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in professional baking in a camp, restaurant, commercial kitchen is required.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and baking fundamentals.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Customer service experience
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and working on your feet for extended periods
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and current Food Safe certification required
• Must be fluent in English and comfortable using checklists and written procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• $260 - $300 per day (10-11.5 hour shift)
• Two week rotation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Wage scale incremental with job performance
• Overtime averaging agreement
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick days
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Per rotation travel reimbursed up to $120 within 500 km, up to $500 within 1500km

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person