Baker – Costco – Vaughan, ON

Costco’s bustling warehouse bakery in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for an experienced Baker to join their production team at 55 New Huntington Rd. This is a hands-on, high-volume role where your skills in baking and dough preparation will be put to work every single shift. If you thrive in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment, this could be the right fit.

Day to day, you’ll be preparing and baking a wide range of bakery products according to Costco’s established formulas — from breads and pastries to muffins and frosted goods. You’ll work with industrial-scale equipment, large ingredient quantities, and production ovens, all while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and member satisfaction.

About the Role: Baker

As a Baker at Costco Vaughan, your primary responsibility is producing high-volume bakery products consistently and accurately. You’ll measure, combine, and adjust large quantities of ingredients using Costco’s proprietary formulas, operating powerful equipment like dough rollers, power mixers, and automated dough machines along the way.

This role also demands close attention to food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature monitoring, pull dates, and compliance with health codes. You’ll work as part of a collaborative bakery team, supporting fellow associates and occasionally helping in other areas of the warehouse when needed.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known in Canada for offering one of the stronger total compensation packages in retail, which typically includes benefits such as health and dental coverage, paid time off, and employee programs — details of which can be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Working in Costco’s warehouse bakery means producing large quantities of quality products on a consistent schedule. Every task — from measuring ingredients to monitoring ovens — directly affects the freshness and quality that Costco members expect each time they visit the bakery section.

• Assemble and measure large quantities of ingredients accurately according to Costco bakery formulas, using a calculator to adjust yields as needed
• Operate power equipment including dough rollers, muffin depositors, crust machines, and automated dough machines
• Mix and prepare batter, frosting, and fillings using industrial power mixers
• Roll, cut, and shape dough for a variety of breads and pastry products; transfer raw product to raising rooms
• Monitor and operate large production ovens, removing baked goods to cooling racks at the appropriate time
• Maintain sanitation standards by monitoring temperatures, pull dates, and complying with health codes and safety procedures
• Follow department production procedures to ensure quality and consistency of all finished bakery products
• Deliver prompt and courteous service to Costco members and assist with additional bakery duties as required

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who brings hands-on baking experience and a solid understanding of food safety practices. The ideal applicant is comfortable working with industrial equipment, following precise formulas, and maintaining a clean, safe production environment throughout their shift.

• Baker experience is required — prior work in a high-volume or commercial baking setting is essential
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to handle industrial-sized ingredient containers and operate large power mixing and baking equipment safely
• Attention to detail when measuring, adjusting formulas, and monitoring baking times and temperatures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and consistency standards

How to Apply

To apply for the Baker position at Costco Vaughan, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your baking experience before submitting.

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