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Assistant Pastry Chef or Assistant Baker
Mississauga, Ontario•Full-time
CA$18 - CA$20 hourly
CA$18 - CA$20 hourly
About the Job
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time.
Job Summary:
Seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Pastry Chef / Assistant Baker to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will work closely with our lead bakers to help prepare, bake, and finish a variety of high-quality pastries and baked goods. If you have a foundational passion for baking, great attention to detail, and a desire to learn from experienced professionals, we want to hear from you!
Core Responsibilities:
- Baking Support: Assist with measuring, scaling, mixing, and shaping doughs, pastries, cookies, and cakes daily.
- Finishing & Decorating: Apply basic icing, glazes, fillings, and toppings according to company standards.
- Kitchen Prep: Set up workstations, prep raw ingredients, and ensure tools and equipment are clean and ready for production.
- Cleanliness & Maintenance: Maintain a clean work environment by washing dishes, sanitizing stations, and following safety guidelines.
- Inventory Monitoring: Track ingredient freshness and notify the team leader when stock levels are running low.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional baking or kitchen assistant experience in a commercial bakery, café, or restaurant.
- Personal Hygiene: Strict adherence to professional kitchen hygiene standards, including frequent handwashing, clean attire, hair restraints, and proper personal grooming.
- Skills: Solid understanding of basic baking techniques, exact measurements, and kitchen safety.
- Stamina: Ability to work efficiently on your feet for long periods and lift up to 20 kg.
Schedule: Availability to work day shifts during operating hours (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM). No weekends required.
Certification: Valid Ontario Food Handler Certification is required.