Black Bear Bakery is a proud queer-owned bakery in St. Catharines, and we're looking for a baker to rise with us. Our baking is inspired by nostalgic recipes and unique flavours, the kind that make you say "oh, I haven't had one of these in years!" and "This sounds fun!"

We're growing, and we need a dependable, skilled baker who wants to roll up their sleeves, bring their ideas, and help us make more of the good stuff. If you love bread, get excited about fermentation, and want a place where your creativity is welcome, you could be our person.

The details

Full time, 30 to 40 hours

Start times vary between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM (early birds, rejoice!)

Pay: $20 to $23 per hour , based on experience

What you'll be up to

Prepare and bake a variety of breads, with a focus on sourdough and specialty loaves

Mix, knead, proof, and shape dough according to established recipes and standards

Ensure all baked items meet quality standards before packaging or display

Helping care for our sourdough starter, Suzy Toot (yes, she has a name, and yes, she's a star)

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery workspace in compliance with food safety regulations

Package finished products for sale or delivery while maintaining presentation qualityFollow all food safety protocols to ensure hygiene and sanitation standards are upheld





Prepping and packing product for our Thursday and Saturday market days

Handling cash and serving customers

Making drinks from our coffee menu

Occasionally staffing our Farmers' Market stall and chatting with our regulars

Keeping our production space clean and following food safety standards

Assist with inventory management by monitoring ingredients and supplies

Opening and closing duties

You might be our baker if you

Are passionate about baking, especially sourdough, fermentation, and bread (but if you simply love baking in general, we'd still love to hear from you!)

Have 1 to 2 years of professional baking experience, ideally with bread or sourdough

Experience working in kitchens or bakeries demonstrating strong food safety practices

Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Can work independently during early-morning shifts or cohesively with a team

Are reliable, punctual, and good at managing your time

Can lift up to 20 kg / 50 lb and be on your feet for long stretches

Enjoy getting to know customers at the bakery and market

Have your Food Handler Certification (or are willing to get one)

Are available on Saturdays

Have ideas you'd love to try out. We want to see your creativity!

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