DEPARTMENT: Bakery
- Production POSITION TITLE: Senior Baker (Full-Time)

LOCATION:
Village Grocer (Markham, Ontario) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head Baker Position Summary Village Grocer is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Baker to join our high-volume, from-scratch bakery production team. This role is responsible for producing a wide variety of premium baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, efficiency, and food safety. As a Senior Baker, you will play an important role in daily production, recipe execution, inventory management, and maintaining our reputation for exceptional scratch-made products. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in creating outstanding baked goods for our customers. Our bakery specializes in cakes, pastries, muffins, tarts, squares, cheesecakes, sponge cakes, fillings, doughs, and other handcrafted products. This position is ideal for an experienced baker seeking to contribute to a growing and dynamic bakery operation.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Quality
- Prepare and bake products according to established recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
- Produce a variety of scratch-made bakery items including:
- Cake batters and sponge cakes
- Sweet and laminated doughs
- Pastries and tarts
- Muffins, scones, cookies, squares, and loaves
- Fillings, mousses, custards, buttercreams, icings, and glazes
- Cheesecakes and specialty desserts
- Ensure consistent product quality, appearance, portioning, and flavor standards.
- Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout production.
- Identify and report product quality concerns or production issues. Production Operations
- Follow daily production plans and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Assist in scaling recipes and adjusting production volumes as required.
- Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, sheeters, depositors, ovens, proofers, scales, and other production equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and communicate ingredient requirements.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and rotating ingredients and supplies using FIFO principles. Food Safety & Sanitation
- Maintain a clean, organized,



and food-protected work environment.
- Follow all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Adhere to provincial health regulations and company policies.
- Complete daily cleaning and sanitation tasks for workstations, equipment, and production areas. Teamwork & Communication
- Work collaboratively with other bakers, cake decorators, department supervisors, and store team members.
- Communicate production concerns, inventory shortages, and quality issues in a timely manner.
- Support the training and development of junior bakery team members when required.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and professional workplace culture. Additional Duties
- Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing bakery deliveries as required.
- Handle delicate and perishable products with care.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required
- 3-5 years of professional bakery experience in a retail, commercial, or production bakery environment.
- Strong knowledge of scratch baking techniques and bakery production methods.
- Experience producing a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, doughs, and fillings.
- Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, recipe execution, and product consistency.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Preferred
- Formal culinary, baking, or pastry education from an accredited institution.
- Experience with high-volume bakery production.
- Experience with cake finishing, glazing, chocolate work, decorating, or specialty pastry techniques an asset.
- Food Handler Certification. Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, lift, and carry bakery ingredients and finished products.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Comfortable working in hot,



cold, and freezer environments when required.
- Ability to safely maneuver bakery racks, trays, and equipment. Schedule Requirements
- Full-time position averaging 40-45 hours per week.
- Availability to work five days per week, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
- Flexibility to support seasonal and peak production periods. What Success Looks Like Successful Senior Bakers at Village Grocer:
- Consistently produce high-quality products that meet company standards.
- Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
- Demonstrate strong time-management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
- Contribute positively to team culture and department success.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, product quality, and workflow.
- Take pride in craftsmanship while meeting production targets. About The Village Grocer: The Village Grocer has been a purveyor of quality foods in the Markham community for over 35 years. Started in 1986 by Evan & Cathy MacDonald, the company’s focus is to provide customers with wholesome & quality foods together with an elevated level of personalized service. The Village Grocer experience includes a full range of unique, every day and gourmet food offerings in a friendly retail-shopping environment that exudes discovery for the shopper. Under the banner “Great People, Quality Food” the Village Grocer provides consumers with quality food options beyond conventional food retailers. *The Village Grocer is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Village Grocer to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
* Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Experience:
- Production Baking: 5 years (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Senior Production Baker (Markham)
🏢 The Village Grocer
📍 Markham