Baker – Costco – Kitchener, ON

Costco’s bakery operation in Kitchener, Ontario is looking for a skilled Baker to join the team at their 4438 King Street East warehouse location. This is a hands-on, production-focused role for someone with real baking experience and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.

Day to day, you’ll be preparing and baking large quantities of bakery products according to Costco’s own formulas — everything from mixing batters and rolling dough to monitoring ovens and maintaining quality standards. It’s a role that requires both precision and speed, and one where your food safety knowledge and bakery craft will be put to good use every shift.

About the Role: Baker

As a Baker at Costco Kitchener, you’ll be responsible for the full production cycle of baked goods — assembling and measuring large-batch ingredients, operating industrial power mixers, using equipment like dough rollers, muffin depositors, and crust machines, and baking product in large commercial ovens. You’ll use a calculator to adjust formulas for alternate yields, ensuring consistency in every batch. Raw product is transferred to raising rooms and baked goods are moved to cooling racks at the right time.

Maintaining food safety standards is a core part of this role — you’ll monitor sanitation, temperatures, and pull dates while following health code requirements. Attention to quality and consistency in every finished product is essential, and you’ll be expected to follow all department production procedures and safety protocols throughout your shift.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $21.00. Costco is well known for offering strong employee benefits, including health and dental coverage, competitive wages, and a positive workplace culture. Specific benefit details can be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Working in Costco’s high-volume bakery environment means your responsibilities span the entire production process — from ingredient prep to finished product. Consistency, attention to detail, and food safety awareness are what drive quality results every day.

• Assemble and measure large quantities of ingredients according to Costco bakery formulas, adjusting yields using a calculator as needed
• Operate power equipment including dough rollers, muffin depositors, crust machines, and large industrial mixers to prepare dough, batter, frosting, and fillings
• Roll, cut, and shape dough for breads and pastries, and transfer raw product to raising rooms
• Bake and monitor product in large commercial ovens, removing finished goods to cooling racks at the appropriate time
• Feed dough into automated dough machines as part of the production line
• Monitor sanitation, temperatures, and pull dates while complying with health codes and food safety requirements
• Follow department production procedures to maintain quality and consistency in all finished bakery products
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members and assist with other bakery duties as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate with real bakery experience who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-production environment. A commitment to food safety and the ability to follow precise formulas are essential qualities for success in this role.

• Baker experience required — previous hands-on baking experience in a professional or commercial setting is necessary
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to handle industrial-sized ingredient containers and operate large commercial baking equipment
• Attention to detail when measuring, mixing, and following Costco formulas for consistent results
• French language proficiency (oral and written) required for applicants applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 ready before your start date.

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