Overview

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Onua Bakery is a growing artisan bakery brand blending West African heritage with French artisanal baking techniques.

We are expanding our production capacity and building a strong team focused on quality, consistency, and innovation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production systems and help shape the future growth of the bakery.

We are seeking an experienced Head Baker / Production Lead to oversee bread production, mentor the team, and maintain high operational standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and mentor the production team, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and professionalism
- Manage daily production schedules and workflow
- Prepare and bake sourdough and African-style breads
- Maintain product consistency and quality control
- Oversee inventory levels, ordering, and ingredient management
- Monitor equipment use and maintenance
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards
- Contribute to product development and process improvements
- Support hiring and training of new production staff
- Help build a positive, accountable team culture

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Formal culinary, baking and pastry arts management training is a plus but not required
- Proven experience as a baker in an artisan or production environment
- Strong knowledge of sourdough and fermentation
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for quality and team development
- Attention to detail and commitment to consistency




- The ability to communicate in French is an asset

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY This role offers strong potential to grow into senior leadership as the company expands production and wholesale operations.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Training and leadership development
- Employee product discounts
- Supportive team environment
- Reliable scheduling
- Opportunity to shape production systems and team culture

Culture Fit We are looking for team members who:

- Take pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Value teamwork, respect, and accountability
- Are motivated to learn and grow professionally
- Thrive in a fast-paced production environment
- Are excited about contributing to a culturally inspired bakery brand

icated to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Application question(s)

- How do you manage and maintain a sourdough starter and control fermentation across multiple batches of dough in a production environment?
- Can you describe your experience managing a bakery production team and daily production schedule (bread, sourdough, and viennoiserie)? What was your role in planning production and supervising staff?
- If you joined Onua Bakery and noticed inconsistency in bread quality (crumb, fermentation, shaping, or baking), how would you diagnose the issue and improve product consistency?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Artisan Baker (Ottawa)
🏢 Onua Bakery
📍 Ottawa