West Vancouver, BC

The Modern Pantry is looking for an experienced baker to join our bakery and café team. This is a mid-level role for someone who is confident working independently, cares about quality, and enjoys making a wide variety of products from scratch.

You’ll take responsibility for morning bake-off and daily production, helping ensure our shelves are ready for opening and our kitchen stays on track throughout the day.

What you’ll do

- Independently manage morning bake-off, organizing oven schedules and baking products to a consistent standard.
- Produce sourdough bread, including starter maintenance, mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking.
- Prepare cakes, cookies, and pie dough using established recipes and production methods.
- Plan and complete daily production tasks, balancing immediate needs with preparation for the following day.
- Monitor product quality, including flavour, texture, appearance, and portion size.
- Adjust timing and workflow as needed, communicating production issues or shortages promptly.
- Maintain an organized workspace, label and rotate ingredients, and follow food safety and cleaning procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front counter teams to keep products stocked and service running smoothly.

What you’ll bring

- Professional bakery experience, with demonstrated hands-on experience in sourdough bread, cakes, cookies, and pie dough.




- The ability to work independently and take ownership of a shift from preparation through cleanup.
- Solid time management skills and confidence managing several tasks and oven timings at once.
- An understanding of dough fermentation, proofing, baking temperatures, and how to recognize when a product is ready.
- Consistency when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and meeting quality standards.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to ask questions and communicate clearly.
- Availability for early morning starts.
- The ability to safely perform the physical tasks of a bakery role, including standing for extended periods and lifting routine supplies.

Requirements

- Food Safe level 1 or greater
- Reliable transportation for 6 AM start times
- Weekend availability

Working with us

We’re a small team that values thoughtful food, dependable people, and a positive, respectful kitchen. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is ready to contribute their skills while continuing to learn.

To apply: Please send your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your baking experience, particularly with sourdough, cakes, cookies, and pie dough, along with your availability.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Cook / Baker (West Vancouver)
🏢 the modern pantry
📍 West Vancouver