Job Description

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto that specializes in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready to eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goodies, and curated hard to find groceries.

Summerhill Market is looking for a

Bakery Production Associate

to join the team at our Bakery Production Kitchen! The Bakery staff work closely with all members of the production team, following specific recipes to bake pastry products which are made available for sale in Summerhill Markets retail stores. Another primary task is the decorating of cakes, cookies, pies, and other pastry items. As well as developing new and creative designs for seasonal offerings and new products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a member of the Summerhill Market team, you will conduct yourself with integrity and are committed to providing the best possible service and/or products to Summerhill's customers, staff and clients. The responsibilities of the Bakery Production Associate include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare and portion ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter for baking Assist in organizing and setting up the production line each day Support the bakery team with mixing, scooping, and prepping doughs and batters Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and storage areas regularly Label and store ingredients and finished products according to food safety standards Unpack deliveries and restock kitchen supplies Follow instructions from the Pastry Chef and production leads accurately Ensure all work is done in a clean, safe, and efficient manner

Skillset requirements:

Ability to work well with others and be part of a team Proper rotation of ingredients and inventory Ability to use scales to weigh foods and proper operation of equipment Assist as required with packaging and pricing Expert knowledge of products, preparation, and safe handling Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds or less Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Perks:

If this sounds like the role for you, we offer some pretty cool perks!

Awesome discount on everything we sell! Weekly Pay Company-paid benefits for Full-Time Associates after 6 months of Employment

Equity Statement:

At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M4W 2E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

high-volume bakery production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person