We're Hiring: Experienced Baker
_Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery Duncan, BC_

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, love working with your hands, and take pride in making beautiful, nourishing food from scratch?
We're looking for a versatile and experienced Baker to join our team - someone who can confidently jump into cakes, pastries, breads, or muffins, and keep the standards high across the board.

At Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery , we're not your average bakery. We work with organic, local ingredients and bake everything in-house with care, creativity, and integrity. We're a vegetarian kitchen rooted in sustainability and community connection - and we're proud of what we put on the plate.

About the Role:

As a Baker, you'll support daily production across a variety of areas, from European-style pastries to muffins, cookies, bars, loaves, gluten-free offerings, and more. You'll need strong foundational skills, a solid sense of timing and organization, and the flexibility to support where needed most. This role is perfect for someone who's looking to bring their skills into a collaborative, mission-driven kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Baking

Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of sweet and savoury items, from cakes and cookies to scones and loaves.
Follow established recipes and production schedules while maintaining consistent quality.
Take initiative with multiple baking tasks and switch roles as needed throughout the day.
Bring knowledge of traditional baking techniques, especially European-style methods.

Quality & Consistency

Uphold our standards for flavour, texture, freshness, and presentation.
Portion and finish baked goods with care and attention to detail.
Communicate any recipe or process concerns to the Bakery Lead or Kitchen Manager.

Kitchen Cleanliness & Food Safety

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation throughout your shift.
Follow Food Safe practices for storage, sanitation, and labeling.
Use ingredients efficiently and support our goal of minimizing waste.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with bakers, cooks, and front-of-house staff to meet daily needs.
Be adaptable to changing priorities, special orders, or production shifts.
Help build a positive, respectful kitchen culture through strong communication and teamwork.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2+ years of professional baking experience in a kitchen or bakery
Broad skill set with ability to jump into various baking roles
Strong understanding of ingredient function, mixing, baking times, and finishing techniques
Food Safe Level 1 (preferred)
Ability to work early mornings and stand for long periods
Positive, reliable, and open to learning - we value attitude as much as skill

Why Work With Us?

Supportive and passionate team environment
Opportunity to work with organic, local, and vegetarian ingredients
Space to bring your creativity and grow your baking craft
Be part of a well-loved local café that's been a community hub for years

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 40 per week

Experience:
Baking: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
FoodSafe (required)

Work Location: In person