Big League Food Company
Pastry Assistant - Dear Grain Hamilton
Description
About Us
At Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it’s a Way of Living.
Dear Grain Hamilton Commissary is an "Everything Sourdough" Bakery that specializes in artisanal sourdough pastries and breads. We are a high volume artisanal production team. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and chance to learn, be playful and creative.
Some of our Pastry products include: sourdough Croissants, Babka, Sourdough cakes, Sourdough cookies and Sourdough Muffins.
About the role
Dear Grain is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join our Hamilton team. We are looking for someone who is reliable and attention to detail. A fast paced individual with a strong constitution and an interest in the craft of Pastries.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include morning bake of pastries for shop and clients, followed by variety of prep work for the week.
Specifically:
- Morning bake of Pastries
- Mix multiple batches of cake and Muffin batters
- Perp Butter blocks for Lamination
- Mixing multiple batches of dough & starters
- Packing products for deliveries
- Cooking Jams, chocolate, fillings
- Will learn to Laminate croissants and Babka
- Restocking inventory
- Cleaning
Skills and Attributes:
- 1 years commercial kitchen experience
- 1 year of Pastry experience
- Culinary/ baking education is preferred
- Clean, organized, attentive IMPORTANT
- willing to work with intensity
- ability to multitask and operate in fast pace when needed
- can work independently or in a team
- Can arrive independently on time
- Able to follow recipes and clear instructions
- Strong constitution, able to lift 50 lbs
Schedule & Pay
- Part Time: 4 days a week 25-30hr
- Talented individual may grow to FT position, if desired
- Shift length Approx 6-8hr
- Days required: Wed-Sat
- Start of shift: 5:30am & End shift: 12:00-2pm
- $18.00-$20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience and commitment), paid 30m break, plus tips
Ability to commute/relocate
- Hamilton ON: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
What we Offer
- Access to Big League Portfolio products!
- A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow
- Delicious bakery products to delight your senses
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Compensation
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour