About us : Hank’s Cowichan has been operating in Duncan, since the summer 2023.

We offer a variety of baked goods, breads, pastries, desserts, and savory items. All of which are made in house daily, we do not sell day olds, and we take a lot of pride in the care and attention to detail that goes into every product that we sell.

We offer benefits to you and your family after a probationary period of 3 months.

The job is a salaried position with a solid tipping pool in addition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head Baker will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the baking department, including the production of all baked items including but not limited to; artisan sourdough and traditional breads (pan loaves, boules, baguettes, flatbreads, focaccia, buns etc.), laminated doughs (puff pastry, croissant dough), as well as production of sweet and savory fillings etc. This person should also be comfortable managing the administrative elements of a bakery including food costing, menu writing, inventory management, cleaning duties and overseeing younger members of our crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure department and all stations are kept clean and organized at all times (this is a completely open plan kitchen!!)
- Oversee and ensure that all Foodsafe and Sanitation requirements are being followed including batch logging, food prep logging, sanitation logging, FIFO procedures
- Maintain equipment to the highest standard of cleanliness and report maintenance issues
- Oversee, manage,



and train a number of staff and quality control of their production
- Food costing and labour management
- Menu production making use of what is available or in season in accordance with food cost and budgetary guidelines
- Ordering and inventory of all items as related to the bakery department

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

- Red Seal Certification
- 3-5 years in a similar position
- Foodsafe Level 1

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be friendly and courteous;
- Has high stamina and can handle long and busy days on their feet;
- Can lift heavy things like garbage bags and bags of flour;
- Knowledge of general bakery equipment, how to operate and maintain the latest technology in baking (proofer retarder, dough sheeter, rational combi oven, zoom 1212 deck oven with loader)
- Works well either in a team or alone; and
- Willing to work longer shifts when necessary, weekends, and holidays.
- You must be able to arrive at work at an early hour and be available to work Tuesday to Saturdays, no exceptions.

Salary to be determined based on experience.

Pay: $65,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Benefits :

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- In office parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Duncan, BC V9L 5J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

- culinary management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Baker (Duncan)
🏢 Hanks Cowichan
📍 Duncan