An Artisanal Ancient Grain Bakery

We are a food haven for gluten-sensitive bread enthusiasts to enjoy bread again. Our health-forward bakery prepares fresh-milled Einkorn baked products. This ancient grain is featured in all of our sourdough breads, bagels, pastry and desserts. Our family-run business is growing and we are looking for the right team member to join the family!

Who We are Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Artisan Bread Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this role, you will craft high-quality, handcrafted breads, pastry and café meals that delight our customers and elevate our bakery offerings. Your expertise in baking and/or culinary arts techniques combined with a keen eye for detail will ensure every loaf meets our standards of excellence.

This position offers an exciting chance apprentice experienced artisan bread bakers to learn the craft of ancient grain Einkorn bread making. You will be instrumental in creating an inviting atmosphere where healthy, fresh and delicious baked goods are at the heart of the experience.

Your Responsibilities

- Prepare and bake a variety of artisan breads using traditional and innovative techniques
- Ensure all baked goods meet quality standards for texture, flavor, and appearance
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery workspace in compliance with food safety regulations
- Handle food preparation tasks including mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking doughs
- Package baked products efficiently for retail display or delivery
- Maintain proper organization, labeling, rotation, and storage of all ingredients and finished products
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies,



placing orders as needed
- Collaborate with team members to develop new bread recipes and improve existing offerings
- Be an all-rounder able to help out in other areas of the bakery as needed

What's Needed

- Proven experience in baking or culinary cooking
- Familiarity with bread production, pastry preparation, or café operations.
- Solid ability to hustle and work efficiently
- Experience working in a restaurant or food industry environment preferred
- Excellent customer service skills to engage with customers and provide product information
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Strong sense of cleanliness
- Able to lift/pull/push up to 50 lbs
- Available to work early mornings, evenings, Sundays, and holidays as required

Join us if you are eager to bring your baking talents to life in a lively, supportive environment where quality and creativity are celebrated! Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Perks

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON L6L 5M1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you able to bake independently? Can you work in a kitchen independently?
- What is one sentence that would describe your personality? Do you think you would work well in a rapid-paced commercial kitchen and take commands well?
- How long would it take you to prepare a basic muffin batter and tray up (24) muffins? (not including oven bake time)
- How many loaves would you be able to cut and weigh along with shaping in a span of 2 hours.

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Artisan Bread Chef (Oakville)
🏢 Food Haven
📍 Oakville