Job Location - Production Facility
Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it's a Way of Living. Dear Grain Toronto Pastry Commissary is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal sourdough pastries. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and a chance to learn, be playful and creative. Dear Grain is seeking two Full-time Production lead with baking experience to join our bakery team. We are looking for someone caring, passionate, and dynamic who is interested in committing themselves to the craft of making sourdough pastries.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day workflow on the production floor
- Communicate production issues, needs, and feedback to the Production Manager
- Assist with inventory management, production planning and ordering of supplies
- Scale and mix a variety of doughs and batters (cookies, scones, loaf cakes, etc.)
- Portion and bake products to spec with precision and care
- Package and organize wholesale and orders
- Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards are upheld at all times
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
- Lead by example: set the tone for pace, quality, teamwork, and accountability
- Help train and onboard new staff, ensuring consistency across shifts
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience in a high-volume production kitchen or food manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 year experience in pastry production or baking (not including home baking
- Culinary or Baking & Pastry education from a recognized institution (preferred but not required)
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and execute consistent results
- Experient with building production plans
- Proficient with industrial kitchen skills and equipment, including large volume mixers, bowl lifts, extruders etc.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality control
- Physically agile, able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 25kg as needed
- Please note: This position does not involve cake decorating
Pay and Schedule
- Salaried - $45,000 to $53,000
- Time 10 hour shift starting 7:00 am in the morning
- On-site
- Salaries include Tips
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$53,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Tips
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
