Job Description

Bao Mama in Oshawa, ON is looking for Part-Time Bao Bun Baker to join our 28 person strong team. We are located on 70 King St. E. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, and engaged.

The Bao Bun Baker is responsible for preparing, shaping, steaming, and baking a variety of bao buns to a consistently high standard. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The baker will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely production and maintain the quality, taste, and appearance of all bao products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare dough for bao buns according to standard recipes and production schedules.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately, ensuring proper fermentation and proofing times.
• Shape and fill bao buns with various fillings, ensuring consistency in size and weight.
• Operate and maintain steamers, ovens, and other baking equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor quality at each stage of production, adjusting techniques as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages.
• Collaborate with chefs and other team members to meet daily and event-specific production targets.
• Follow portion control guidelines to minimize waste.
• Contribute to menu development by testing new dough or filling variations when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of professional baking, pastry, or bread-making experience (bao bun or Asian bread experience preferred).
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Strong understanding of dough fermentation, proofing, and steaming processes.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, team-driven kitchen.
• Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required based on business needs.

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