Job Id: 8404

Dennis Artuso. O/a Schultz Bakery

kackerman61@gmail.com

May 1, 2025

Hanover

Ontario

Full Time

 Company Name: Dennis Artuso. O/a Schultz Bakery

Job Location: 482 10th Ave, Hanover, Ontario N4N 2P3

Job Position: Baker

No. of Positions: 1

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours/ week)

Language Requirements: English

Wages: $17.60/hour

Contact Person’s name, email address: Kathy Ackerman,  kackerman61@gmail.com

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, icings, and toppings for breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
• 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.
• Bake mixed doughs and batters.
• Prepare special orders.
• Operate machinery.
• Operate baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and dough dividers to produce high-quality baked products.
• Frying donuts on everyday basis.
• Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods.
• Draw up production schedules.
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
• Adjust oven temperatures and monitor baking times to ensure products are baked to standard.
• Cook and finish prepared doughs and batters in ovens or other baking equipment.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

• Measure and combine ingredients according to recipes or specific instructions.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and appearance of all baked goods.
• Modify and develop recipes as required for seasonal or custom products.

• Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring proper texture, taste, and visual presentation.
• Follow health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness.
• Discard or rework products that do not meet company quality standards.

• Monitor stock levels of baking supplies and ingredients; inform the supervisor of shortages or place orders as necessary.
• Receive and store inventory according to proper food safety protocols (FIFO, temperature control, labeling, etc.).

• Clean and sanitize all baking surfaces, tools, and equipment after each use.
• Ensure the bakery area meets all hygiene and food safety regulations as per local and provincial standards.

• Assist in planning daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team for timely service and product replenishment.

• Decorate cakes and pastries according to client specifications for special occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.).
• Create and bake gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-sensitive items upon customer request.

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding ingredients, allergies, or custom order availability.
• Provide friendly and professional service in a retail bakery setting.

• Assist in training and mentoring new bakery assistants or apprentices.
• Collaborate with other team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

·        Attention to detail

·        Fast-paced environment

·        Physically demanding

·        Repetitive tasks

·        Standing for extended periods

·        Not be scared of the fryer

·        Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

·        Client focus

·        Dependability

·        Flexibility

·        Initiative

·        Judgement

·        Organized

·        Reliability

·        Team player

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Atleast 7 months to 1 year of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

·        Completion of secondary school is required.

·        Knowledge of various baking procedures and methods will be an advantage.

·        Understanding of food preparation techniques.

·        Experience in using different baking tools, equipment and utensils.

·        Ability to work in a team

·        Ability to multi-task.