Baker – Tim Hortons – Courtenay, BC

Tim Hortons in Courtenay, BC is hiring a Baker to join its team at the 2599 Cliffe Avenue location. If you’re someone who takes pride in crafting high-quality baked goods — from fresh donuts and muffins to artisan breads and pastries — this could be a great fit for you.

This is a hands-on, full-time baking role working 40 hours per week across various shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends. You’ll be working in a fast-paced bake shop and café environment, producing items that meet Tim Hortons’ established quality standards while also supporting and mentoring fellow kitchen staff.

About the Role: Baker

As a Baker at Tim Hortons Courtenay, you’ll be responsible for mixing, baking, and finishing a variety of products including breads and rolls, desserts and pastries, and donuts and muffins. You’ll prepare special orders, frost and decorate cakes and baked goods, and ensure every product leaving the kitchen meets quality benchmarks. You’ll also be involved in organizing and maintaining inventory, requisitioning supplies, and operating baking machinery.

This role includes a supervisory component, with oversight of 1 to 2 kitchen staff members. You’ll be expected to train staff in food preparation, cooking, and safe handling practices, and conduct inspections of kitchen and food service areas to uphold cleanliness and compliance standards. The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines is essential in this environment.

Benefits and Salary

This Baker position offers a wage of $18.25 per hour for a 40-hour work week. Tim Hortons is a Recognized Employer under government programs and actively supports persons with disabilities, newcomers and refugees, youth, and Veterans through a range of inclusive workplace initiatives, including mentorship programs, accessibility accommodations, and diversity training.

Responsibilities

Working in a high-volume bake shop and café, the Baker plays a central role in producing Tim Hortons’ signature baked goods each day. From mixing batters and baking dough to decorating finished products, the scope of this role covers both production and team leadership.

• Bake mixed dough and batters to produce breads, rolls, donuts, muffins, desserts, and pastries
• Prepare special orders and ensure products are finished to standard
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods with precision and care
• Train staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and safe food handling
• Supervise 1 to 2 baking and kitchen personnel during shifts
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas to maintain cleanliness and safety
• Organize and maintain inventory, and requisition or order materials, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Operate baking machinery safely and efficiently
• Ensure product quality consistently meets Tim Hortons’ established standards

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment and has a solid foundation in commercial or artisan baking. Tim Hortons values individuals who are reliable, detail-oriented, and effective team players who can step up and lead when needed.

• 1 to less than 2 years of baking experience in a professional or commercial setting
• No formal educational credential required — relevant hands-on experience is what matters
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination for handling baked goods and operating equipment
• Ability to handle heavy loads and stand for extended periods in a physically demanding role
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to distinguish between colours (important for decorating and quality checks)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to coordinate with staff and supervisors
• Demonstrated dependability, accuracy, and sound judgment in a team environment

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your baking experience before submitting.

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