Bread Production Technician

Join the Halifax Bread Team!

Halifax Bread is looking for an experienced, dependable, and motivated Bread Production Technician to join our growing production team.

We produce high-quality artisan and wholesale breads using commercial bakery equipment and traditional baking techniques. We are seeking someone who has a solid understanding of bread production and takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality products.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and scale ingredients according to production formulas.
- Mix, divide, round, and shape a variety of bread doughs.
- Monitor dough development, fermentation, proofing, and baking processes.
- Operate commercial mixers, dividers, moulders, proofers, ovens, slicers, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload ovens while ensuring proper bake quality, colour, and consistency.
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process and report any issues immediately.
- Package finished products for retail and wholesale customers.
- Follow production schedules and meet daily production targets.
- Assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas following GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
- Help train current production team members when required.
- Perform other bakery production duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of commercial bakery experience is required.
- Solid knowledge of bread dough production is essential.
- Experience operating commercial bakery ovens is required.
- Experience with commercial mixers, dividers, moulders, proofers, and other bakery production equipment is an asset.
- Ability to recognize proper dough development, fermentation, proofing, and baking characteristics.




- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with strict production schedules.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs) repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Able to stand and walk for long periods (8–12 hour shifts).
- Able to bend, reach, twist, push, and pull throughout the workday.
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks using both hands.
- Able to work in a warm environment around commercial ovens and bakery equipment.
- Able to work early morning, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.

Please Note

Our bakery specializes in artisan and commercial bread production. Experience gained solely in coffee shops, quick-service restaurants, or similar operations (such as Tim Hortons, Starbucks, McDonald's, or comparable establishments) does not provide the level of commercial bread production experience required for this position and will not be considered equivalent to the experience requested.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Reliable year-round employment.
- Supportive and respectful team environment.
- Opportunity for growth within a growing bakery.
- Employee discount on bakery products.

If you have a passion for bread making and enjoy producing quality baked goods in a professional bakery setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your resume to [email protected] and tell us about your commercial bread baking experience.

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Bread Production Technician (Canada)
🏢 Halifax Bread Factory
📍 Canada