Baker
Rise Coffee House | Wellington, Ontario
Rise Coffee House is seeking a talented, reliable Baker to join our team. We are a small independent café and bakery focused on high-quality baked goods made from scratch, excellent coffee, and warm hospitality.
This position offers approximately 32-40 hours per week through October, with reduced hours available during the winter months, and full-time hours through spring and summer. Shifts begin as early as 5:00 a.m., and weekend availability is required.
As Baker, you will work alongside our Head Baker to prepare a variety of freshly baked goods, including croissants, cookies, muffins, scones, cakes, bars, buns, and seasonal sweet and savoury pastries. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, works efficiently, and is committed to producing consistently high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a wide range of baked goods according to recipes and production standards
- Measure, scale, and mix ingredients accurately, ensuring consistency and quality
- Shape, proof, bake, finish, and decorate products as required
- Prepare fillings, toppings, and other bakery components
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers
- Monitor baking processes and adjust temperatures and timing as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
- Wash dishes and assist with general kitchen cleaning
- Label, date, and store products using FIFO procedures
- Receive shipments, assist with inventory counts, and restock ingredients and supplies
- Communicate equipment issues, maintenance needs, and low-stock levels to management
- Support general café operations and team needs as required
Qualifications
- Previous baking experience or relevant culinary training is preferred
- Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and bakery equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent, high-quality products
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
- Food Handler Certification is an asset (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Why Work With Us?
- Work alongside an experienced pastry chef in a growing independent café and bakery
- Small, supportive team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to seasonal features and new product development
- Year-round employment with increased hours during the busy season
- Competitive wage of $20–$24/hour, based on experience.
- Tips: Bakers participate in the café’s tip pool alongside baristas. Tips have typically added approximately $5–$9/hour, with amounts varying seasonally.
Rise Coffee House is committed to inclusive and unbiased hiring practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace for everyone.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your baking experience and availability.
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
- Baking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
