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A Unique Opportunity for the Right Candidate

Funky Fork Culinary is looking for a passionate, creative, and driven Baker / Pastry Cook to join our growing culinary team.

This is much more than a traditional baking position. We are currently in the process of developing a state-of-the-art commercial bakery in Muskoka, and our vision is to have the right person step into a leadership role and run the bakery within the next three years.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious baker or pastry professional who wants to build something from the ground up, have creative input, develop a product line, and ultimately take ownership of the day-to-day operation of a professional bakery.

The Opportunity

Over the next three years, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our culinary team while helping us develop and grow our bakery program.

As the new facility comes online, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a leadership position responsible for the bakery's day-to-day operations, production, product development, quality control, and team management.

Our goal is not simply to hire a baker — we are looking for someone who wants to build and eventually lead a bakery.

If you are someone who has always wanted the opportunity to run a bakery but haven't had the opportunity to make that leap, this could be the position you've been looking for.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, and desserts.*** Big focus on sourdough and gluten free***
• Prepare and finish cakes, pastries, and desserts using professional decorating and presentation techniques.
• Follow recipes and production standards while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
• Measure and prepare ingredients, mix batters and doughs, and assemble and finish desserts.
• Assist with developing new products, recipes, and seasonal offerings.
• Help establish and refine production systems and recipes as our bakery program grows.
• Prepare products for restaurant service, catering events, retail, and takeout.
• Ensure products are properly packaged, labelled, stored, and presented.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Work closely with the culinary and management teams to ensure production is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, recipes, quality, and presentation.
• Assist with general culinary duties when required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bakery, pastry shop, restaurant, catering operation, or commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Strong baking and pastry fundamentals with experience in commercial production.
• Experience with cake decorating, pastry finishing, and dessert presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while also bringing creativity and new ideas to the table.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Reliable, motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Culinary or pastry education is an asset but not required.
• Previous leadership or management experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person who demonstrates the ambition and potential to grow into the role.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want to work in a bakery — they want to help build one.

You should be passionate about baking, take pride in producing exceptional products, and have the ambition to grow with a company. We want someone who is excited by the idea of developing recipes, creating new products, building production systems, and eventually leading a team.

You will have the opportunity to learn the business side of a bakery while working alongside an experienced culinary and management team, giving you the tools and experience needed to take on greater responsibility over the next three years.

The Long-Term Vision

Funky Fork Culinary is investing in a new, state-of-the-art bakery facility in Muskoka, and we are looking for the right person to grow with us.

Our goal is for the successful candidate to progress from Baker / Pastry Cook → Bakery Lead → Bakery Manager / Operator over approximately three years.

The person who earns this opportunity will have a significant role in shaping what the bakery becomes — from the products we produce and the systems we implement to the team we build and the overall direction of the operation.

This is a rare opportunity for the right person to put their stamp on a brand-new bakery and ultimately run it.

If you are ambitious, creative, hardworking, and excited about building something from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 42.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person