Baker – Costco – Surrey, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Costco Wholesale
Costco’s bakery department in Surrey, BC is looking for a skilled Baker to join the team at their 7423 King George Highway location. If you’ve got hands-on experience in a production bakery setting and you’re comfortable working with industrial equipment and high-volume output, this could be a solid fit for you.
This is a fast-moving role where you’ll be responsible for preparing and baking large quantities of bakery products daily, following Costco’s established formulas and quality standards. You’ll work with everything from dough rollers and power mixers to large commercial ovens — all while keeping an eye on food safety and sanitation throughout the process.
About the Role: Baker
As a Baker at Costco Surrey, your day centres around producing consistent, high-quality baked goods in a high-volume production environment. You’ll measure and combine large quantities of ingredients, operate industrial mixing and baking equipment, and monitor product through every stage — from raw dough to finished goods cooling on the rack. Precision, consistency, and attention to detail are key to success in this role.
Beyond the baking itself, you’ll be expected to uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards, track temperatures and pull dates, and follow all health code requirements. You’ll also support fellow team members in other areas of the warehouse when needed, making flexibility and a cooperative attitude important traits for this position.
Benefits and Salary
This position offers an hourly wage of $21.00. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, and other perks aligned with working at one of Canada’s leading retailers.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Permanent
🏢 Company: Costco
📍 Location: 7423 King George Highway, Surrey, BC V3W 5A8
💰 Pay: $21.00/hour
Responsibilities
Working in Costco’s bakery means keeping up with the demands of a high-output production schedule while maintaining the quality members expect. Every task — from mixing batter to pulling product from the oven — plays a direct role in what lands on the shelf each day.
- Assemble and measure large quantities of ingredients according to Costco’s established bakery formulas
- Adjust formulas using a calculator when alternate yields are required
- Operate power equipment including dough rollers, muffin depositors, crust machines, and industrial mixers to prepare dough, batter, frostings, and fillings
- Roll, cut, and shape dough for breads and pastries, and transfer raw product to raising rooms
- Bake product in large ovens, monitor baking progress, and remove finished goods to cooling racks at the appropriate time
- Feed dough into automated dough machines as part of the production process
- Monitor sanitation, temperatures, and pull dates in compliance with health codes and safety procedures
- Follow department production standards to ensure consistent quality across all finished products
- Provide courteous member service and assist with additional bakery duties as required
Requirements / Skills
Costco is looking for a candidate with genuine bakery experience who can hit the ground running in a production-focused environment. The ideal person is detail-oriented, comfortable with industrial equipment, and committed to food safety from day one.
- Baker experience is required — prior work in a production or commercial bakery setting is essential
- Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required and must be in place starting on your first day
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred
- Ability to handle industrial-sized ingredient containers and operate large-scale mixing and baking equipment
- Strong understanding of sanitation practices, temperature monitoring, and health code compliance
- Ability to follow established formulas and production procedures consistently to ensure quality and uniformity
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 reflects your relevant bakery experience before submitting.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: This Baker role at Costco in Surrey is perfect for candidates who excel in commercial baking, high-volume production, and food safety compliance. On your resume, emphasize any experience with industrial bakery equipment, attention to detail, and your ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. If you’ve previously worked in a commercial or production bakery, make sure to highlight specific achievements and responsibilities that align with this position.
Resume & Application Tips: Before applying, tailor your resume to match the job description. Include keywords like baker, dough preparation, and food safety certification that appear in the posting. Quantify your achievements where possible (e.g., “produced 200+ units of baked goods per shift” or “maintained food safety compliance across a 5-day production week”). Write a brief cover letter expressing your genuine interest in Costco and why you’re a strong fit for this role in Surrey. Double-check your application for spelling errors and ensure your contact information is current.
Interview Preparation: If selected for an interview, research Costco‘s values, commitment to quality, and company culture beforehand. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate your baking and food production skills. Common questions may include scenarios about following production formulas precisely, managing time under pressure, and handling food safety requirements. Dress appropriately for a food production environment, arrive 10-15 minutes early, and bring copies of your resume. Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, team dynamics, and growth opportunities. After the interview, send a thank-you email within 24 hours reiterating your interest in the position.