Baker (Diavik)

Medical benefits and RSP Matching

2x2 rotation

Point of pickup is within the Northwest Territories and Edmonton

Our Company:

100% owned by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Bouwa Whee Catering is a division of the Det’on Cho Hospitality Group, providing top-tier, professional camp catering services to Canada’s northern mines. We promote a positive work-place culture focused on growth, teamwork and inclusivity and are seeking a Baker position at Diavik Diamond Mine site.

The Position:

Reporting to the Chef at the Diavik Diamond Mine, the Baker is a Term position. Under the supervision and direction of the Chef, the Baker prepares all pastry, bread, and dessert products based on the requirements of the day-to-day menu, and accommodates special client requests from time to time and oversees the night shift team.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef or as a Bakery Manager.
• Ability to provide and maintain supervision over bread & pastry production for up to 300 people.
• Must have current certificates for Food safe, Standard First Aid, WHMIS, and keep them updated as needed.
• Must have experience designing, implementing and organizing bakery menus, and developing standardized recipes in industrial, hotel, and institutional formats.
• Must have a complete understanding of inventory control and cost control systems.
• Safety system and loss prevention experience an asset.
• Must be interested in conducting apprenticeship
• Experience in leadership

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for:

• menu development
• overseeing a team through daily production
• the training of junior staff members
• assisting with cleaning duties
• ensuring that Food Safe practices are strictly adhered to at all times

Priority Hiring Statement:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the qualifications of the role. First preference shall be given to qualified individuals who identify as Yellowknives Dene First Nation, with those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) also prioritized.

We thank all applicants for submissions, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.