Overview

POSITION: Head baker
Employer: Pie Junkie and Bakery Ltd.

Job details
• Location: Various locations –

2171 MAHOGANY BV SE, Calgary, Alberta, T3M 0T2

8 Spruce Center SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3B3

826 CROWFOOT CR NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 4S3

1081 2 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 5B7

  • Work location: On-site
    • Salary: 30.00 to 37.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
    • Terms of employment: Permanent employment: Full-time
    • Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, To be determined, Day, Weekend
    • Starts as soon as possible
    • Benefits: Health benefits
    • vacancies1 vacancy
    • Source: Job Bank #3457923
    Overview
    Languages
    English
    Education
    • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    Experience
    5 years or more
    On site
    Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
    Responsibilities

Tasks
• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Schedule staff
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Job Duties:

  • Prepare, bake, and oversee the production of breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards
  • Develop, standardize, and implement baking procedures and recipes across five locations to ensure consistency
  • Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate bakers and kitchen staff across all locations
  • Plan daily and weekly production schedules based on business demand
  • Monitor and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and freshness
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
  • Conduct regular quality checks and operational audits at each location
  • Manage inventory levels, ingredient ordering, and supplier coordination
  • Control food costs, minimize waste, and optimize production efficiency
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain production, hygiene, and temperature records as required
  • Collaborate with management on menu development and seasonal offerings

Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
• International

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

How to apply
By email
piejunkiecareers@gmail.com

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