Experienced Baker

Company Overview

Established over 75 years ago, Dexterra Group has consistently supported critical infrastructure and built assets across Canada, ensuring enhanced performance and productivity through skilled professionals and regional expertise. Our teams deliver dependable support so businesses can operate with confidence.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Baker to join our team based at the University of Northern British Columbia campus in Prince George, BC. The role involves producing a wide array of freshly baked products while upholding strict standards in food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Duties

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other bakery products from scratch, adhering to recipes and scheduled production.
• Precisely measure and blend ingredients to maintain consistency in products.
• Utilize commercial baking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise proofing and baking durations and temperatures to meet quality benchmarks.
• Skillfully decorate and finish baked items as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the work area, upholding sanitation standards.
• Strictly follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety protocols.
• Track ingredient inventory and support the ordering process to avoid shortages.
• Implement waste reduction strategies and contribute to cost management efforts.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets and excellent customer service.
• Restock pastry displays maintaining freshness and availability.
• Develop and follow menus to guarantee the quality of baked goods and desserts.
• Maintain consistent high standards of food preparation, including accommodation of dietary restrictions.
• Adhere to all food hygiene legislation as per the Food Safety Act.
• Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of equipment and workspaces.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in baking within bakeries, foodservice, hospitality, or institutional environments is advantageous.
• Proficient knowledge of baking methods, ingredients, and related equipment.
• Capability to accurately follow recipes and production schedules.
• Attention to detail combined with a strong dedication to maintaining quality.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Physical stamina to stand for lengthy periods during shifts.
• Food Safe Certification is a beneficial addition.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Passion for baking and delivering high-quality food.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Dependable, punctual, and possessing a positive mindset and strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Dexterra Group strongly supports diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, Indigenous status or any other protected category. Accommodations for disabilities in the recruitment process are available on request.