Noctua Bakery is looking for a baker who can command the oven. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership of the bake — reading the oven, managing the load, and delivering product that comes out consistent every single time: even crumb, even colour, evenly cooked all around.

While someone else handles the mixing, you'll take it from there — shaping, proofing, and baking baguettes, plus a full range of breads and pastries: bagels, brioche, babkas, buns, and enriched loaves. You'll boil, coat, and finish bagels, and work alongside our lead baker on portioning, shaping, and finishing. And if you play nice, you might just earn your way to panettone, stollen, and all that holiday baking — the kind of skills that make you look very good at family gatherings. A good feel for dough and a steady, practiced hand matter as much as your instincts at the oven.

We run a busy wholesale operation, so clear communication is non-negotiable — orders, counts, and timing have to line up so everything gets packed and out the door right. Shifts start early and punctuality is key: when the oven's ready, it doesn't wait. Weekends are our busiest stretch, so weekend availability is a must. Bring a good attitude, a strong work ethic, and — genuinely — valuable taste in music. We spend a lot of early hours together and the playlist matters.

Pay is $19.50–$21.50 per hour for 24–32 hours a week, reviewed and adjusted after three months. Bakers with real depth in batters, custards, and pastry can pick up more hours. It's physical, precise, genuinely rewarding work at our bakery in The Junction, Toronto.

What you'll do

- Own the oven: manage loading, steam, temperature, and timing to guarantee consistent colour, crust, and even cooking across every bake
- Shape, proof, and bake baguettes, plus a full range of breads and pastries
- Boil,



coat, and finish bagels
- Shape buns, enriched loaves, brioche, babkas, and more
- Support the lead baker on portioning, shaping, and finishing
- Score and finish loaves to a high standard
- Judge doneness by eye, feel, and experience — not just the timer
- Communicate clearly with the team on wholesale orders, counts, and timing so everything is packed and shipped correctly and on time
- Keep a clean, organized, food-safe station

What we're looking for

- Hands-on baking experience, especially with ovens and/or artisan bread and enriched doughs — but we're open to training a strong candidate with real potential
- Experience with batters, custards, and pastry is a big plus — it can mean more hours
- A feel for dough and a practiced hand at shaping
- Strong, clear communicator — essential for keeping wholesale on track
- Punctual and reliable, every shift
- Weekend availability (required)
- Sharp attention to detail and pride in a consistent product
- Comfortable with early starts
- A positive, team-first attitude (and good taste in music never hurts)
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 kg

Benefits

- Competitive hourly pay ($19.50–$21.50/hr), reviewed and adjusted after three months
- Regular performance reviews with room to grow
- Two consecutive days off each week
- Free bread and staff discounts
- Hands-on training
- A friendly, tight-knit crew

Suggested screener questions (add these in Indeed's screening section):

- Do you have experience operating a deck or rack oven for artisan bread?
- Are you available to start at 4:00 AM?
- Are you available to work weekends?
- Do you have experience with batters, custards, or pastry? If so, describe it briefly.

Pay: $19.50-$21.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Baker — Oven Master (Canada)
🏢 Noctua Bakery
📍 Canada