About Dear GrainDear Grain Sourdough Studio is one of Canada's most respected artisan sourdough bakeries. Founded in the Hamilton area and rooted in a philosophy of slow, intentional baking, we've built a loyal community around high-hydration sourdoughs made with locally sourced, organic, and heirloom grains — slow-fermented for 12 to 36 hours for depth of flavour and maximum digestibility.Our business is growing, including a growing number of retail boutiques and a sourdough bakery opening September 2026. Dear Grain has an incredible team of Bakers today. However with our growth, and current facility, we're looking for experienced bakers to join our leadership team and build a truly special Sourdough Operation, rooted in Hamilton, Ontario.Key ResponsibilitiesMaking BreadLearn our production practices and participate as a leader in daily production operations at the newly constructed Hamilton Sourdough Bread Bakery facility, ensuring our product is of consistent quality and integrity every dayManage scheduling and workflow for all baking shifts, including overnight and early morning productionCollaborate with the leadership team to maintain and protect Dear Grain's product standards and fermentation philosophyBring your favourite recipes and bready passions to our team - integrate these recipes, along with the required commercial equipment required to deliver it at high quality and at scaleSupport product development, in collaboration with the head baker to take recipes and integrate them into the production model and teamPersonal & Team DevelopmentSupport to hire, train,



and mentor the production team of bakers and production staffTake initiative to learn and implement new product lines within our standards. Bring your love of sourdough bread and baking to the team and bring forward incredible products together.Be a positive part of our team culture. We are looking to build a team of experienced bakers, both from within our existing team, and with experienced hires. Foster a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous learning in the production kitchenOperationsParticipate in the production planning, output targets, and ingredient ordering in coordination with the operations teamMonitor and minimize waste through efficient production scheduling and creative use of off-cuts and surplusEnsure food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance across the production environmentContribute to production capacity planning as we scale wholesale, retail, and new channel distributionIdentify opportunities to improve processes, reduce bottlenecks, and support the bakery's long-term growthRequiredWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORA passion for incredible bread and developing a truly unique and special regional brand3–5+ years of professional baking experience, with preference for sourdough / fermented bread experiencePrior experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a commercial bakery environmentUnderstanding of fermentation science, high-hydration doughs,



and long-cold-proof baking processesDemonstrated ability to manage and develop a production teamComfortable with commercial-scale equipment and the ability to learn new systems quicklyA willingness to innovate and learn - balancing our product standards with scale, and building capacity without compromising qualityExperience with a broad range of bread and dough types, and the ability to integrate new recipes into a standing teamWho You ArePassionate about the craft of sourdough — you understand why 36 hours of fermentation mattersSomeone who wants to grow with a locally owned business, alongside founders, owners and fellow bakersDetail-oriented and process-driven without being inflexibleCommitted to sustainability, quality ingredients, and an ethical approach to food productionA person of high integrity and a high quality team memberWhat We OfferCompetitive wages salary of $60,000 – $110,000 CAD, commensurate with experienceShare of gratuities earned by this group, averaging $5K per annumVariable compensation based on achieving pre-set milestones.A rare opportunity to build a regional hero brand and concept from the early stages, and to work in a state of the art sourdough facilityA passionate, talented team that cares deeply about what they makeAlignment with company values; sustainability, local sourcing, community developmentIncredible growth opportunity, as the bakery is just at the outset of it's growth storyWe'll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected foran interview will be contacted

📌 Experienced Sourdough Baker (Hamilton)
🏢 Big League Food
📍 Hamilton