Overview
About the Role

Maya Bakery + Coffee is looking for a reliable and creative Baker / Pastry Cook to join our small team in St. John’s. You’ll help with daily baking, food preparation, and seasonal menu updates, working closely with the owners in our compact kitchen.

Responsibilities
Prepare and bake cookies, cakes, pastries, breads, and other menu items following our recipes. Complete daily prep, including weighing ingredients, portioning dough, preparing fillings and creams, and assembling sweet and savoury items. Help develop and test seasonal menu items, contributing ideas for current flavours and products. Maintain consistent quality, portion sizes, and presentation. Plan and organize prep tasks with the team to meet daily production needs. Label, date, and store ingredients and finished products correctly. Monitor stock levels, communicate prep needs, and help minimize waste. Keep the kitchen, equipment, and utensils clean,



including washing dishes and completing daily cleaning tasks.

What We’re Looking For
Previous baking or pastry experience is preferred. Ability to follow recipes accurately and work independently on assigned tasks. Positive organization, time management, and attention to detail. Comfortable sharing a compact workspace and working closely with a small team. Knowledge of safe food handling and storage practices. Dependability, clear communication, and willingness to learn. An interest in contributing ideas and helping our seasonal menu grow.

Please apply with your resume and availability. Photos of your baking or pastry work are welcome but optional.

Pay: $17.50-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Adaptable schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Baker/pastry Chef Downtown (Downtown Toronto)
🏢 Maya Bakery + Coffee
📍 Downtown Toronto