Baker

Creamy Rainbow Inc. in Halifax, NS is seeking a self-motivated Baker. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Position status: Term or contractPart time leading to full time. Flexible availability required for: Early morning, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare doughs, batters, icings, and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders.
• The candidate must bake mixed dough and batters.
• The candidate must train staff in the preparation, cooking, and handling of food.
• The candidate must prepare special orders.
• The candidate must frost and decorate cakes and baked goods.
• The candidate must ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
• The candidate must operate machinery.
• The candidate must organize and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruit.
• The candidate must use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foodstuffs.
• The candidate must take customers’ orders.
• The candidate must stock refrigerators and salad bars.
• The candidate must sharpen kitchen knives.
• The candidate must serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
• The candidate must scour pots and pans.
• The candidate must sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• The candidate must replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.
• The candidate must remove kitchen garbage and trash.
• The candidate must portion and wrap foods.
• The candidate must package take-out food.
• The candidate must load buspans and trays as required.
• The candidate must keep records of the quantities of food used.
• The candidate must handle and store cleaning products.
• The candidate must clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs.
• The candidate must clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts, and waste disposal units.
• The candidate must clean and sanitize kitchens, including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, and equipment.
• The candidate must prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.
• The candidate must operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware, and flatware.
• The candidate must receive, unpack, and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• The candidate must demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• The candidate must instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• The candidate must prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• The candidate must bring clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving areas and set up tables accordingly.
• The candidate must carry and replace linen.
• The candidate must place dishes in storage areas.
• The candidate must sweep, mop, wash, and polish floors.
• The candidate must prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food items.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be well-organized.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be able to work in a bake shop.
• The candidate's relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate should work in a café operates more like a coffee shop than a traditional breakroom, emphasized with decorations such as bar stools and other lounge furniture.
• The candidate should work in a coffee shop that provides patrons with a place to congregate, talk, read, write, entertain one another, or pass the time, whether individually or in small groups.
• The candidate should work in a retail business, purchasing goods from manufacturers or wholesalers, and selling these goods to consumers in small quantities.
• The candidate should work in bakery retail or commercial bakeries (manufacturing facilities), grocery or wholesale club stores, and restaurants.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

How to apply

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By email

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• Job reference number KB1101
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?