Full-Time Opportunity ONLY
Shifts available - 9pm to 5am
Shifts Craft Tradition. Bake with Pride. Build Your Career.
At Kettlemans Bagel, baking isn't simply a job—it's a craft that has defined our brand since 1993. Every bagel we serve is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled in honey water, and baked in a traditional wood-fired oven using techniques inspired by authentic Montreal bagels. This commitment to quality, consistency, and craftsmanship is what has earned Kettlemans its reputation as one of Canada's most recognized bagel brands.
As a Bagel Baker, you will play one of the most important roles in our operation. Your work is the foundation of every guest experience, ensuring that every bagel leaving our bakery meets the highest standards of freshness, consistency, and quality. Whether you are an experienced baker or someone eager to learn a unique artisan craft, Kettlemans provides comprehensive training, career development, and the opportunity to become part of a proud baking tradition. Commercial bakers are expected to produce consistent, high-quality products while maintaining food safety, production schedules, and operational efficiency.
Why you’ll love working here
· Opportunities for career growth into Lead Baker, Assistant Manager, and Store Management roles
· Comprehensive hands-on training in traditional Montreal-style bagel baking
· Learn specialized artisan baking techniques unique to Kettlemans
· Competitive compensation
· Employee meal and product discounts
· A respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture
· Work with one of Canada's most recognized bagel brands
· Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement
What will you be doing
Your responsibilities include:
· Preparing, kneading, scaling, and hand-rolling bagel dough using traditional Montreal-style techniques
· Accurately weighing and portioning dough to meet established company specifications and quality standards
· Monitoring dough consistency, fermentation, and production timelines to ensure exceptional product quality
· Kettle-boiling and baking bagels using traditional wood-fired ovens while maintaining consistency in appearance, texture, and flavour
· Producing specialty bagels and other bakery products to maintain store inventory and meet daily production requirements
· Baking wholesale orders accurately and efficiently while ensuring products are completed on schedule
· Following daily production plans to ensure sufficient inventory is available while minimizing product waste
· Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary bakery by cleaning equipment, workstations, utensils, and production areas throughout each shift
· Ensuring all ingredients are properly labelled, dated, and stored in accordance with HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, and company standards
· Rotating ingredients and inventory using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices to maintain freshness and minimize waste
· Assisting with receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, and maintaining freezer and dry storage areas
· Conducting routine quality checks throughout the baking process to ensure every product meets Kettlemans' quality standards
· Safely operating commercial bakery equipment while following all health and safety procedures
· Supporting fellow bakers and restaurant team members to ensure smooth daily operations and timely production
· Performing opening, closing, and other bakery-related duties as assigned
What we are looking for
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
· A passion for baking, food quality, and producing products with consistency and care
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards
· The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities
· A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team
· Dependability, punctuality, and a strong sense of accountability
· A commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
· Pride in preserving traditional baking methods while delivering products that exceed guest expectations
Qualifications
· Previous commercial bakery, artisan bakery, food production, restaurant, or manufacturing experience is considered an asset but is not required
· Experience working with dough preparation, baking equipment, or food production processes is considered an asset
· Food Handler Certification is considered an asset
· Knowledge of HACCP principles and safe food handling practices is considered an asset
· Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality specifications
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
· Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kg (44 lbs) on a regular basis
· Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
· Flexibility to work early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, statutory holidays, and other peak production periods as required
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
· Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
· Frequently lift and carry ingredients, flour bags, baking trays, and other materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs
· Perform repetitive hand movements associated with mixing, rolling, shaping, and baking bagels
· Work safely around hot ovens, kettles, steam, and commercial bakery equipment
· Bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday
· Thrive in a warm, fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail
Our Culture
At Kettlemans, we believe exceptional hospitality begins long before a guest places an order, it begins in our bakery. Every bagel represents the pride, craftsmanship, and dedication of our baking team. We believe in preserving traditional methods while continuously striving for excellence through teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our bakers are trusted professionals whose commitment to consistency and quality directly shapes every guest's experience.
We foster a workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. Many members of our leadership team began their careers working in our restaurants and bakeries, and whenever possible, we promote from within. Whether you're learning the craft for the first time or bringing years of experience, we'll invest in your development and help you build a rewarding career with Kettlemans.
NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.
Kettlemans Bagel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances.
Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as during all stages of their employment.
This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Kettlemans Bagel equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.vailable: Mornings (5am to 1pm), Evening (1pm to 9pm)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
