Chef Job in Guelph, Ontario

Company: Market Fresh Meat and Produce Inc. Business Information: Your Local, Fresh and Wholesome Gourmet Market. We are passionate about Food and Community. Business Address: 10 Paisley St. Unit 3, Guelph, ON, N1H 2N6 Work location: Same as above Type of Employment: Full Time / Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: • 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 • Bake mixed dough and batters • Prepare special orders • Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods • Draw up production schedules • Ensure that the quality of products meets established standard • Inspect kitchen and food service areas • Operate machinery • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies, • Organize and maintain inventory • Prepare baked goods for customers with food allergies or intolerances • Scale dough • Read recipes • Use all equipment in the bakery (ovens, stove, bun machine, mixers, sheeter) • Run the proofer • Ensure preparation is properly dated and rotated within the fridges (First In, First Out) • Ensure effective waste control through use of daily waste control sheets and proper rotation of products • Mix, scoop and bake a variety of products (pastries, breads, cookies) • Organize and clean the department. Including all coolers, fridges, production areas, equipment and storage areas. • Ensure that proper food handling techniques are being used at all times. Requirements: - Education: Completion of high school is required - Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. If candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience as baker, then a post-secondary certificate is required. - Having knowledge of baking temperatures, basic math and counting skills, and experience with knives and food handling is an asset. - Must have the ability to be on your feet for the duration of the shift & comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. - Must have the ability to be creative with new products and recipes - Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Attention to detail, Fast paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Overtime required, Tight deadlines, Handling heavy loads, Able to multitask - Personal suitability: Dependability, Judgement, Team player, Reliability, Client focus Salary: $14.15 to $16.15 hourly, 37.5- 40 Hours per week. Benefits: Disability, Dental and Extended medical insurance provided. Also, we provide uniforms and discounts. Room for growth. Other information: -The workers will work a flexible work schedule. It includes weekends and midnights. This will vary based on the demands of the shop. Days off on a rotational basis. We are open 7 days per week. Work schedule includes weekends and evenings. The employee is required to work in different 8-hour shifts between midnight and 9:00 AM or between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. They will have two days off per week on a rotational basis. Apply by e-mail to: [email protected] Apply by mail to: 10 Paisley St. Unit 3, Guelph, ON, N1H 2N6