Are you interested in building a career in baking? Terra Breads is looking for a Mix Assistant to join our bakery production team.
This is a great chance for someone with some baking or food production experience who wants to develop their skills and learn the art of dough preparation in a commercial bakery.
Working alongside our experienced Mixers, you'll learn how we prepare our artisan breads, develop your understanding of ingredients and doughs, and gain hands-on experience with our production methods.
** Full-time position – must be available to work 5am – 1pm, and must be available to work weekends and stat holidays**
Key Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Assist Mixers with preparing doughs according to Terra Breads' recipes and production standards.
- Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients for daily production.
- Learn mixing techniques, dough preparation methods, and the use of commercial mixing equipment.
- Assist with monitoring dough quality and consistency under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Organize ingredients, equipment, and work areas to support daily production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow proper ingredient storage, stock rotation (FIFO), sanitation, and food safety procedures.
- Follow Terra Breads' policies and procedures, including SQF-HACCP, FoodSafe, and WorkSafeBC requirements.
- Perform other production duties as assigned.
The right fit:
- Some experience in baking, food production, or a commercial kitchen is an asset.
- Interested in learning bread production and developing technical mixing skills.
- Comfortable following recipes, measuring ingredients accurately, and paying attention to detail.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a production team.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 kg, and perform repetitive manual tasks.
- Willing to learn, take direction, and develop new skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- FoodSafe 1 certification and/or First Aid certification are assets.
What we offer:
- Hourly wage $20.50 – $24.00, based on experience and skills.
- Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefits.
- Full training provided.
- Opportunities for growth.
- A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Free loaf of bread on every shift.
- Discounted food and drinks at our cafes.
- Free on-site parking.
To apply:
If you are interested in exploring this career opportunity further, please send your resume and cover letter to
[email protected], quote “Mix Assistant” in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for your interest, however only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $20.50-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work full time hours in Canada on a permanent ongoing basis?
- What interests you in working at Terra Breads?
Work Location: In person
📌 Bread Production - Mix Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Terra Breads
📍 Vancouver