Big League Food Company
Lamination specialist
Description
Job Location - Production Facility
Hourly wage from $19.00 to $22.00 (Including Tips)
Dear Grain Baking is not just a job, it's a Way of Living. Dear Grain Toronto Pastry Commissary is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal sourdough pastries. 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 a chance to learn, be playful and creative. Dear Grain is seeking two Full-time Junior Pastry Chef with baking experience to join our bakery. We are looking for someone caring, passionate, and dynamic who is interested in committing themselves to the craft of making sourdough pastries.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and mix croissant doughs according to standardized recipes and production schedules
- Execute lamination with consistency and attention to detail across a variety of laminated products
- Produce daily product based on inventory levels, wholesale orders, and production targets
- As support to Dear Grain bakery team - accurately scale and prepare recipes for various products including batters, doughs, cookies, scones, and loaf cakes.
- Mix, portion, and bake pastries according to production needs and quality standards
- Maintain accurate tracking of ingredient usage and communicate replenishment needs proactively
- Work collaboratively with the bakery team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Communicate and report directly to the Bakery Manager with updates on production progress, issues, or supply needs
- Follow all quality, food safety, and cleanliness protocols, including proper handling of tools, equipment, and work surfaces
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment, contributing to overall team hygiene standards
What to Expect
- A hands-on role focused on laminated pastry production (with a primary focus on croissants)
- The opportunity to grow within a dedicated lamination program as the business scales
- A fast-paced kitchen environment that values precision, consistency, and communication
- A team-oriented culture with plenty of delicious pastries and a passion for craft
Qualification
- Previous experience with croissant production or laminated dough preferred
- Strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and organized in both production and communication
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Willing to learn, take feedback, and grow within a structured program
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
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour