Our bakers are part scientist and part artist. They must know different techniques and must understand how each ingredient affects the dough, keeping up to date with changes in the industry. Our bakers are responsible for keeping ingredients fresh and tailoring recipes to the taste and preferences of our various fine dining restaurants.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, following recipes.
• Place dough in pans, moulds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
• Handle and move ingredients, tools, and cooking pans.
• Control mixing processes and oven controls.
• Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.
• Package products for storage or delivery using proper labelling and respect for product quality.
• May develop new recipes.

• Completed a Baker/Patisserie Apprentice Program and/or Baking and Pastry Arts Management program
• Knowledge in a wide range of ingredients.
• Knowledge of baking equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge in precautionary measures for possible hazards - WHMIS.
• Must also patient, detail-oriented, creative and organized.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.

O&B Artisan, our own offering of unique, hand-crafted breads, baked goods, chocolates and confections. We believe that great food can never be mass-produced. That's why we created O&B Artisan, an in-house bakery and confections studio. Working with some of Canada's very best artisan bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers we produce specialty foods for O&B's many restaurants, and run a boutique shop at Hudson's Bay Queen Street

If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants.