Join Our Team

Gardiner Bakehouse is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team. If you have proven experience as a baker, are passionate about artisanal bread and/or pastries, and are interested in sustainable food systems – we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:
As a Baker at Gardiner Bakehouse, you will be an integral part of our baking team, delivering high-quality, consistent breads and pastries to our customers.  Our semi-open kitchen allows for our baking team to work closely with the front-of-house team, kitchen stewards and baristas  to create a truly unique and inviting experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities could include all or some of the following:

• Sourdough and enriched bread production: mixing, folding, shaping, retarding and baking doughs according to a schedule,
• observing production variables and fine tuning processes to obtain the desired result,
• the production of laminated and quick pastries,
• monitoring inventory and restocking ingredients throughout the day,
• developing and testing new products,
• opening and closing duties.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of commercial baking experience and/or equivalent culinary school degree.
• Knowledge about the sourdough fermentation process.
• Knowledge of food industry standards related to safety, sanitation, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfort working with commercial baking equipment, including various sized mixers, sheeters, proofers, retarders, convection ovens and deck ovens.
• Familiarity with baker's math and baking measurement conversions.
• Knowledge of excel a plus!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.
• Opportunities for paid professional development.
• Flexibility in scheduling shifts.
• An uplifting, supportive and community-oriented work environment.
• Staff discounts on our artisanal products.

Why Gardiner Bakehouse? 

We’re more than just a bakery—we’re a community hub, and we take pride in creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our staff.  Our team thrives on collaboration, where bakers support one another and share knowledge to continually improve. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talent, contribute your ideas, and grow alongside a passionate group of professionals.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@gardinerbakehouse.com