bread baker

Blackbird Baking Company Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada On-siteFull-time C$20 – C$24 an hour

About the role

This is a full-time, on-site overnight bread baker position with Blackbird Baking Company at its Riverside location in Toronto, Ontario, suited to someone with at least one year of commercial baking experience. You'll prepare sourdough and other breads at industrial scale, help lead the bakery team and maintain production standards during overnight shifts.

What you’ll do

  • Mix dough and scale ingredients accurately.
  • Shape baguettes and sourdough loaves.
  • Bake bread products.
  • Clean the bakery each day.
  • Guide the baking team through its daily work list.
  • Support an efficient and positive workplace.

What they’re looking for

  • At least one year of commercial restaurant or bakery baking experience is required.
  • Weekend availability is required.
  • You must be able to work overnight shifts.
  • You must be able to lift at least 25 kilograms and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
  • You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to have

  • Interest in industrial-scale bread production.
  • Experience with sourdough, baguettes, focaccia or ciabatta.

What’s on offer

  • Permanent full-time employment.
  • Pay of $20 to $24 per hour.
  • A four-day work week with 10-hour shifts and a three-day weekend.
  • Possible shift windows are 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Expected hours are 40 to 44 per week.
  • Dental, extended health and vision care.
  • Food and store discounts.
  • The position starts as soon as possible.

Questions about this role

Where is the bread baker job located?

The opening is at Blackbird's Riverside location at 635 Queen Street East in Toronto, Ontario.

How much does the bread baker job pay?

The posted wage is $20 to $24 per hour.

How much baking experience is required?

At least one year of baking experience in a commercial restaurant or bakery is required.

What are the hours?

It is an overnight schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week; listed shift windows run from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.