Dessert Baker Jr

Stella’s is looking for Junior Dessert Bakers to join our team!

Become part of a growing local company, offering great wages, outstanding tips, and lots of room for advancement! Want amazing perks that include employee discounts, health and dental benefits, and more? With over nine locations across Winnipeg apply today!

Get to know us:

Stella’s has been a part of the Winnipeg restaurant scene since 1999 and proudly continue to be locally owned and operated. We believe in inspired taste, healthy ingredients, and environmental sustainability. We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and provides a safe, inclusive environment for all their employees.

Job Summary:

The Junior Dessert Baker supports the daily production of desserts and baked goods for Stella’s restaurants and retail locations. This position assists with preparing, baking, decorating, labeling, and organizing dessert products while ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to Stella’s standards. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of dessert recipes, production schedules, and seasonal items.
• Measure, scale, and prepare ingredients according to Stella’s recipes and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation and baking of cakes, pastries, and other desserts following daily production schedules.
• Support the Senior Dessert Baker with seasonal and specialty product preparation.
• Operate and clean bakery equipment, including industrial ovens, mixers, and tools.
• Ensure all products are labeled, dated, and stored properly in accordance with FIFO (First In, First Out) standards.
• Maintain sufficient stock levels of baked and prepped dessert items.
• Assist with inventory control, product rotation, and accurate labeling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, walk-in fridges, freezers, and storage areas.
• Complete cleaning checklists and follow Stella’s “clean as you go” policy throughout the shift.
• Adhere to Manitoba Food Safe and Stella’s sanitation requirements at all times.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed to support daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with the bakery team to ensure smooth production flow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Dessert Baker or Production Kitchen

Qualifications:

• Maintain Manitoba Food Handler and WHMIS certificate
• Basic knowledge of baking and dessert preparation.
• Fine motor skills for decorating and precise portioning.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Good organizational, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication, team oriented and strong work ethic.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous bakery experience is an asset.
• Availability: 4 p.m. - midnight.

Incentives:

• Life, Health and Dental Benefits plans
• Employee discount
• Career development and advancement

Job types: full time-part time, permanent

Hourly wage:

$19.00 - $21.00