Seasonal Cook/Baker
Portland,
ON,
Canada
We are a restaurant & cheese shop situated in Portland Ontario. We serve cuisines from the Maritimes, pizzas and breakfast all day. Our fresh cheese curds and aged cheese are available from Wednesday to Sunday. We also carry fresh breads baked everyday and sourdough breads.
As a Seasonal Cook/Baker at our premises, you will:
- Work independently to prep all meals and cook based crafted processes & recipes.
- Be responsible for reading recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, molding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens
- Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experience.
Responsibilities
- prep all meals and cook based crafted processes & recipes
- responsible for reading & following recipes
- measuring and mixing ingredients, molding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens
- Ingredient Preparation – Washing, chopping, and sorting vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
- Kitchen Organization – Labeling and stocking ingredients for easy access
- Sanitation & Cleanliness – Washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of trash to maintain a hygienic workspace
- Inventory Management – Keeping track of ingredient supplies and coordinating restocking with business owners
Requirements
- Knife Skills - Efficiently chopping, slicing & dicing ingredients for consistency
- Food Safety & Sanitation - Proper handling, storage & hygiene to prevent contamination
- Time Management - Working quickly & efficiently to keep up with kitchen demands
- Recipe Adherence - Following instructions precisely to maintain consistency in dishes
- Multitasking - Managing multiple prep tasks simultaneously without compromising quality
- Continuous standing/walking for all tasks.
What we are looking for?
- Experience in kitchen and baking
- A positive attitude and good organizational skills.
- People who take pride in a job well done and will look for things to do.
- Demonstrated commitment to the restaurant’s success, and to your own development.
- Helping in all Cooking or Bakery Roles.
- Must have creative ability to come up with new ideas
- Teamwork - collaborating with chefs and other kitchen staffs to ensure smooth operations
- Stress Management - Staying calm & focused in a high-pressure environment
- Adaptability - Adjusting to last-minute changes in recipes/kitchen workflow
- Attention to Detail - Ensuring ingredients are prepped correctly for optimal presentation & taste
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly culture
- Stay motivated & expand your knowledge in many areas of the business, never get bored
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving environment
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of their work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company. We strongly value teamwork and a friendly environment; having each other's back is essential. When in the weeds, we all pitch in.
Perks
Store Discounts: 50% Bread, 30% Beverages, 10% Everything else
Training
On-the-job training will be provided
Compensation
To be discussed
Eat & Drink
Tea, Coffee, and One free meal per shift