WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving  clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Baker is responsible for the end‑to‑end bakery operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. This role provides hands‑on production leadership while ensuring consistent quality, food safety compliance, and sufficient supply of baked goods to support daily meal service.

The operation will initially support approximately 500 guests per day and is expected to scale rapidly to service 4,000+ guests per day. The Baker plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency and availability as the site grows.

Reporting to the Executive Chef or their delegate, the Baker is accountable for baking production, quality control, food safety, and the supervision of night‑shift bakery staff, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and execution.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods prepared both par baked and from scratch ingredients.
• Supervising night‑shift employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and on‑the‑job training
• Preparing and baking goods from scratch in accordance with approved recipes and menus
• Creating and following bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency
• Restocking pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply of baked goods
• Ensuring baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements
• Supporting special dietary needs, including allergen‑aware and modified recipes as required
• Identifying areas for operational improvement within the bakery and overall food service operation
• Ensuring compliance with all Food Safety Act requirements, FOODSAFE, and HACCP principles
• Maintaining cleanliness through regular cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of equipment and work areas
• Monitoring product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety
• Collaborating with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Culinary education or designation, with specialty in baking
• Food Safety certification
• Minimum 4 years of professional baking experience in a hotel, institutional, camp, or similar high‑volume environment
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for large numbers of guests
• Prior supervisory or lead‑hand experience, preferably on night shift
• Strong understanding of scratch baking techniques and large‑batch production
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency under high‑volume production demands
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
• Professional attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.