Overview

We are seeking a friendly, experienced and detail-oriented Bakery Associate to join the WildHearts Cafe team. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our cafe, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining high standards of food quality, safety and sanitation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation, experience in food service, and strong time management skills.

Previous restaurant or food industry experience is required. This position offers an engaging environment for those interested in the culinary and hospitality fields.

In addition to applying here, if possible, drop off a hard copy of your resume addressed Confidential, Owners, WildHearts Cafe. Thank you

Duties

- Food preparation, including baking, preparing pastry and basic savoury menu items, assembling, and packaging bakery items
- Operate POS systems for customer transactions
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the bakery area
- Assist with ordering supplies
- Assist in restocking display cases and ensure products are attractively presented
- Engage with customers to answer questions, serve orders, prepare catering orders for cafe events
- Manage time effectively to ensure timely service during busy periods
- Follow food safety protocols and proper food handling procedures at all times




- Support team members with additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth bakery operations

Requirements

- Previous experience in baking, restaurant, or food industry required
- Knowledge of POS systems
- Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional attitude
- Basic math skills for adjusting recipes as needed
- Ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of food safety standards and sanitation practices
- Kitchen or food preparation experience, ability to follow recipes is mandatory
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting supplies or products
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently and contribute to development of menu items and recipe refinement

Join WildHearts Cafe team as a Bakery Associate to contribute to creating delightful baked and savoury goods while delivering exceptional service to our customers. We value hardworking individuals eager to grow within the cafe/bakery industry. Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00-$23.15 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Versatile schedule

Application question(s):
- Are you a smoker?
- Do you have Food Handler Certification?

Experience:
- Café: 1 year (required)
- Baking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bakery Associate (Toronto)
🏢 Wildhearts Cafe
📍 Toronto