Company Overview
Market Fresh is Guelph’s premier independent gourmet grocer focused on local producers and products. We have been in operation for over 20 years and pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and quality food. Our full-service grocery store includes a scratch bakery, butcher shop, deli, commercial kitchen, Gourmet to Go Cafe, full kitchen, garden centre and giftware area. Market Fresh is a celebration of fine food—making us a destination shopping experience for community members and visitors. Our MF in the Community program seeks to raise awareness and funding for local not-for-profit programs and charities aligned to our mission to buy local, be local, support local.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team at our scratch bakery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience making baked goods from scratch using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. This role involves mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked items.
Job Structure
This is a full-time hourly wage position. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays as required. Paid vacation accrual at 4%. Health insurance plan is included after 6 months of full time employment.
Responsibilties
- Prepare a variety of baked goods (e.g., artisan breads and pastries) from scratch according to recipes and bakery standards.
- Scale and mix ingredients accurately.
- Knead, shape, proof, and bake products with attention to consistency and quality.
- Monitor and adjust baking times and temperatures as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery and workstations.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
- Collaborate with the team on new product ideas and seasonal offerings.
- Ensure proper rotation and storage of ingredients and finished products.
- Operate and maintain baking equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with inventory tracking and ingredient ordering as needed.
Please note this position is on an overnight shift, 12:00am-8:00am. Only candidates with this availability will be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 44 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Bread Baking: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
