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Artisan Sourdough
Dent Bay Baking Company produces award-winning, artisan handmade sourdough breads and craft pastries. With a commitment to seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and growers, Dent Bay Baking offers naturally leavened sourdough and specialty baked goods utilizing whole and heritage grains grown organically under sustainable farming practices throughout the region.
Dent Bay Baking provides an inclusive, co-creative, focused and dynamic team atmosphere. We value enthusiasm, joy, collaboration, and curiosity.
Our team is growing, and we're looking for a passionate baker who loves sourdough, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. Experience with artisan sourdough baking is a strong asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
· Competitive wage, staff discounts, and complimentary baked goods
· Opportunities to develop recipes and expand your artisan baking skills
· Mentorship and professional growth within a collaborative team
· Flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment
· Seasonal team outings and celebrations
· An inclusive culture that values craftsmanship, curiosity, creativity, and community
ABOUT YOU
· Passionate about food and baking, with a desire to keep learning
· Curious and creative
· Detail-oriented (a big love for the little things!)
· Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, co-creative environment
· Positive, reliable, and willing to support teammates wherever needed
· Committed to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
· Respect traditional techniques while remaining open to experimentation
ABOUT THE ROLE
· Prepare a wide range of sourdough baked goods, including hearth loaves, pan loaves, rolls, buns, flatbreads, and enriched and specialty loaves
· Maintain and care for our sourdough mother levain
· Follow recipes accurately and meet production schedules
· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· Commercial baking experience, with strong sourdough knowledge preferred
· Strong understanding of fermentation, flour, and baking ingredients
· Experience with mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking artisan bread
· Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment, including mixers, proofers, ovens, and dough dividers
· Ability to scale recipes to meet production requirements
· Strong time management and organizational skills
· Ability to lift and move up to 23 kg (50 lb)
REQUIREMENTS
· Legally authorized to work in Canada
· Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required
Keywords: Food, Restaurant, Bakery
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Please briefly describe your experience with Sourdough Bread.
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
