Pastry Baker & Cake Decorator

Job Description

Overview:

24 Carrots Bakery is a busy wholesale/retail bakery located on Kempt Rd. in Halifax. In business for over 30 years, we have an excellent reputation for producing quality baked goods, which are prepared from scratch by our professional bakers.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced, Pastry Baker & Cake Decorator. This is a 14-month term position to cover a maternity leave.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of baking sweets and pastries and will demonstrate they have the experience, talent, and advanced skills to design and decorate custom cakes and specialty cookies. Duties will include preparing doughs and batters, working from recipes, and operating bakery equipment such as mixers, sheeter, proofer, ovens etc.

Requirements:

– Completion of a recognized baking program
– Minimum 2 years baking experience in a commercial bakery or restaurant
– Demonstrated advanced cake decorating skills and experience
– Ability to read, write, and speak English
– Excellent organizational and numeracy skills
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
– Ability to lift 20 Kg
– Ability to work in the heat of a bakery production kitchen.

Shifts begin at 7:00 AM and schedule will include Saturdays beginning at 6:00 AM.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person