About us:
Smør Scandinavian Bakery is an artisan bakery in Sidney, BC. We opened in July, 2024, and we are ready to expand our team! We specialize in baked goods from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland (ex: dense sourdough rye bread, sweet cardamom knots, crispbreads, heart-shaped waffles, and more!) Our mission is to share Scandinavian culture with everyone in our community by offering high-quality baked goods and warm Scandinavian hospitality.
We offer a positive, respectful, and safe work environment. We expect excellence from our team, and we provide all members with the training, support, and opportunities they need to grow, progress, and achieve their goals.
Inclusivity is a core value of our business. If you are interested in applying for this position but would require accommodation for any reason, please don’t hesitate to discuss it with us. We do NOT require our staff to have prior knowledge of Scandinavian food or culture.
About you:
The successful applicant MUST be:
- Friendly, respectful, and honest
- Formally trained and/or experienced working in a commercial kitchen
- Currently living in the Sidney/Victoria area, and legally entitled to work in Canada
- FoodSafe certified (or willing to certify before starting work)
- Comfortable lifting heavy objects and standing for an 8hr shift
- Able to understand, speak, and read basic English
- Practise good personal hygiene
Personality traits we value in applicants:
- Reliability
- Open communication
- Empathy
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Desire to learn & improve
About this position:
This is a full-time, permanent position. You will be responsible for preparing soups, sandwiches, salads, and other menu items from scratch. You will also be expected to assist the Head Baker as time permits, preparing buns, cookies, cakes, etc. We maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and all staff are expected to participate in scheduled cleaning tasks.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (includes a 30min lunch break)
Duties:
- Assemble grab & go sandwiches
- Cook daily soup & quiche
- Prepare meals to order (ex: open-faced sandwiches, salads, waffles)
- Prep menu components (ex: slice sandwich meats, mix salad dressings, etc)
- Baking tasks as assigned
- Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties
Pay & benefits:
- $20-22/hr based on training and experience
- Health & Dental Benefits upon completion of probation
- Free meal on shift, and 25% off additional purchases. Free coffee/tea anytime!
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply:
If you'd like to meet the team and tour the work space before applying, don't hesitate to pop by the bakery during our open hours! Once you're ready to apply, please send your CV (and optional cover letter) to [email protected]. Be sure to indicate which job you are applying for. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Questions? Please contact the Owner, Leah Hayward
Phone: 250-634-0315
Email: [email protected]
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- When are you available to begin work?
Experience:
- cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
