La P tisserie is a bakery that has been making European-style cakes and pastries by hand in Kitchener since 1995. We re looking for an experienced, full-time baker to join our production team.
What you ll do
You ll prepare and bake a range of products from our established recipes, for both our retail store and wholesale customers: laminated doughs (croissants, Danish and other breakfast pastries), sourdough and other breads, pies, and cookies. Day-to-day work includes scaling and mixing ingredients, shaping and finishing products, watching baking times and temperatures, and following safe food handling practices. You ll work closely with the team, prioritize tasks, track what goes in and out, and communicate well with others.
What we re looking for
- At least 5 years of professional bakery experience
- Strong, hands-on experience with laminated dough
- Experience with croissants, danishes, biscuits, sourdough and a variety of breads, including dough handling, shaping and baking
- Experience with pies, breakfast pastries and cookies
- Large-scale production experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and comfort with commercial baking equipment
- Consistency, attention to detail, and pride in quality
- Strong time management and organization
- Able to stand for long periods and lift bags and trays
- Reliable and punctual
- Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
- Health Benefits commence after 3 month trial period
- Free parking onsite