Job Description

About us

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Sm?r Scandinavian Bakery is an artisan bakery in Sidney BC. We opened in July, 2024, and we are ready to expand our team! We specialize in baked goods from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland (ex: dense sourdough rye bread, sweet cardamom knots, crispbreads, heart-shaped waffles, and more!) Our mission is to share Scandinavian culture with everyone in our community by offering high-quality baked goods and warm Scandinavian hospitality.

We offer a positive, respectful, and safe work environment. We expect excellence from our team, and we provide all members with the training, support, and opportunities they need to grow, progress, and achieve their goals.

Inclusivity is a core value of our business. If you are interested in applying for this position but would require accommodation for any reason, please don't hesitate to discuss it with us. We do NOT require our staff to have prior knowledge of Scandinavian food or culture.

About you

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The successful applicant MUST be:

Friendly, respectful, and honest Formally trained and/or experienced working in a commercial kitchen Currently living in the Sidney/Victoria area, and legally entitled to work in Canada FoodSafe certified (or willing to certify before starting work) Comfortable lifting heavy objects and standing for an 8hr shift Able to understand, speak, and read basic English Practise good personal hygiene
Personality traits we value in applicants:

Reliability Open communication Empathy Attention to detail Creativity Desire to learn & improve

About this position

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This is a full-time, permanent position. You will be responsible for preparing soups, sandwiches, salads, and other menu items from scratch. You will also be expected to assist the baker as time permits, preparing buns, cookies, cakes, etc. We maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and all staff are expected to participate in scheduled cleaning tasks.

Schedule:
Thursday - Monday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (includes a 30min lunch break)
*Please note that this schedule is negotiable, but strong preference will be given to applicants willing to work weekends.

Duties:

Assemble grab & go sandwiches Cook daily soup & quiche Prepare meals to order (ex: open-faced sandwiches, salads, waffles) Prep menu components (ex: slice sandwich meats, mix salad dressings, etc) Baking tasks as assigned Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties
Pay & benefits:

$20-22/hr based on training and experience Health benefits package (single or family coverage) available following 3-month probationary period Free meal on shift, and 25% off additional purchases. Free coffee anytime!
Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

If you'd like to meet the team and tour the work space before applying, don't hesitate to pop by the bakery during our open hours! Once you're ready to apply, please send your CV (and optional cover letter) to info@smor.ca. Be sure to indicate which job you are applying for. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions? Please contact the Owner, Leah Hayward
Phone: 250-634-0315
Email: info@smor.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care On-site parking Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Every Weekend
Application question(s):

When are you available to begin work?
Experience:

cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person