Baker – NOC 63202

The Baker reports to the Chef & Manager of Catering and Cabin Services and is responsible for leading and supervising the day-to-day activities of the retail/baking department. This role is additionally responsible for preparing all baked goods for the Air North flight kitchen and the Black Wolf Bistro.

• →Prepare all aspects of the food production for the retail/baking production according to established standards
• →Bake and prepare a variety of products from scratch, including muffins, pastries, breakfast loaves, cakes and desserts for Air North flights, retail sales, and events
• →Bake mixed doughs and batters
• →Assist with training of new staff
• →Maintain a level of food preparation consistent with business levels & leadership direction
• →Maintain department equipment in good order & report any defective/damaged equipment
• →Ensure opening/closing security procedures are followed to established guidelines
• →Contribute to and cultivate a team environment and provide support, motivation and encouragement to peers
• →Provide menu development input
• →Draw up production schedules
• →Ensure sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling is adhered to

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• Combination of culinary/baker apprenticeship and experience exceeding 3 years
• Experience producing quality baked goods by hand and with machinery
• Proven experience in cake finishing, decorating, and plating
• Large batch baking experience is an asset
• Diploma in the culinary field or Red Seal
• Experience in maintaining records or food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory
• Experience in planning and directing food preparation and cooking/baking
• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or show proof of right to work in Canada