Junior Baker
Job Number: SIB-JP-2026-001
Location: 1364 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Shift-Based)
Open Until Filled
Reports To: Senior Baker
About Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro
Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro is a
community-focused restaurant dedicated to celebrating Indigenous culture
through food, connection, and hospitality. We take pride in delivering
high-quality, culturally inspired meals while creating a supportive and respectful
workplace for our team.
Position Summary
The Junior Baker supports daily bakery
production by preparing ingredients and assisting with bannock, fry bread,
breads, pastries, and desserts. This role plays a key part in maintaining
product quality, kitchen efficiency, and cleanliness while building
foundational baking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Measure,
scale, and prepare baking ingredients
- Assist in the
preparation of bannock, fry bread, breads, pastries, and desserts
- Follow
standardized recipes and portion guidelines
- Maintain
clean, organized, and sanitary workstations
- Ensure proper
food storage, labeling, and FIFO rotation
- Restock
baking ingredients and supplies as needed
- Assist with
inventory counts and stock organization
- Support
catering preparation and packaging
- Complete
cleaning tasks and sanitation checklists
- Operate
bakery equipment safely and report issues
- Maintain
compliance with Manitoba food safety regulations
- Promote a
safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
- Perform other
duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous
baking or kitchen experience is considered an asset
- Basic
knowledge of baking techniques and kitchen safety
- Ability to
work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong
attention to detail and cleanliness
- Willingness
to learn, take direction, and grow within the role
Training & Certifications
- Manitoba Food
Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- WHMIS
certification (asset)
- Ongoing
training in food safety and operations may be required
Working Conditions & Employment Details
- Shift-based
role; hours may vary based on operational needs
- Shifts may
include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Extended
standing, repetitive tasks, and lifting (30–60 lbs) required
- Work
performed in a warm, fast-paced commercial kitchen environment
Compensation & Employment Conditions
- Competitive
hourly wage based on experience and internal structure
- Three (3)
month probationary period
- Performance
reviews based on quality, reliability, sanitation, and teamwork
Employment is conditional upon:
- Legal
eligibility to work in Canada
- Signing
Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct
- Compliance
with Respectful Workplace Policy and company policies
How to Apply
Please submit your application through Employment Hero for best results or send your resume to:
christine@yensbooks.com
