A well-known retail bakery chain in Canada is hiring bakers for production kitchens and shop counters in Vancouver and Edmonton. The role covers bread shaping, oven loading, and morning prep for fresh bakes and pastries. The position is full-time with early starts and one weekly off day. Starting pay sits between CAD 21 and CAD 30 per hour, which matches the current market rate for trade bakers in Canada.
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The team welcomes both first-time hires and people with past bakery background. Each new joiner gets paid training on doughs, ovens, and shop standards. Strong bakers can move into station lead, head baker, or trainer roles within two years.
Company Overview
The hiring chain runs central bakeries and a steady group of retail shops. The business focuses on traditional Canadian breads, donuts, and simple cakes. Each kitchen has a head baker who plans the day. The work culture stresses careful weighing, clean stations, and friendly team flow.
Responsibilities
- Weigh flour, water, and yeast to the recipe sheet.
- Mix and knead doughs in the spiral mixer.
- Shape rolls, loaves, and donuts by hand or with small moulds.
- Prove doughs in the cabinet and load ovens at the right time.
- Mind oven timers and rotate trays for even bake.
- Glaze and decorate simple cakes and donuts.
- Wash mixing bowls, trays, and benches at the end of each shift.
- Follow food safety rules and report any pest signs.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Red Seal in Baking or trade time of at least two years.
- Comfort working from 3am or 4am starts.
- Basic English or French to read recipe cards.
- Smart grooming and steady hand work.
- Valid right to work in Canada.
- Willingness to work weekends and busy seasons.
- Good food safety habits.
Benefits and Perks
- Hourly pay with bi-weekly direct deposit.
- Paid overtime on busy days.
- Health and dental coverage after probation.
- Free uniform, apron, and hat.
- Staff discount on shop products.
- Paid statutory holidays and vacation accrual.
- Paid training on viennoiserie and small cakes.
- Clear path to station lead and head baker roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV and a few photos of past bakes through the official job listing. State your trade ticket, preferred city, and earliest start date. The head baker replies to short-listed bakers within five business days to set up a brief paid trial shift.
