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Current Employment Opportunities
Specialty Foods Baker
Job Title: Specialty Foods Baker (NOC 63202)
Location: Kam Lake, Yellowknife, NT
Duration: Contract – with option for permanent
Time: 30-37.5 hours per week
Start Date: May, 2025
Bush Order Provisions is looking to add a Specialty Foods Baker (NOC 63202) to our team. This motivated person will join our small team to undertake the role of preparing many of our value-add products (frozen pizzas, pies, sausage rolls) and baking of many of Bush Order’s secondary breads and baked products, as well as assisting the primary operation of the kitchen (bagging, packaging, cleaning).
The position will be self-managed and self-guided, and responsible for, but not be limited to the following operational requirements; processing vegetables and meats, preparing ingredients and fillings for baked products, pizzas, sausage rolls, cookies and cream cheese production, cutting imported cheeses (cheesemonger), assisting with shaping many secondary baked products such as sandwich bread, and bagels, baking and/or boiling said products; bagging and labelling products; and closing down the bakery kitchen for the day.
As a small team, we communicate regularly and are in constant pursuit of the most efficient production schedule possible
This Specialty Foods Baker position will provide, for the right candidate, the opportunity to learn and advance in various different products and kitchen skills.
It is preferred, though not necessary, that candidates be familiar with working in a retail/commercial kitchen or bakery, and have kitchen cleaning experience or knowledge, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
Roles & Responsibilities
Bakery/Food Production Support
- Processing vegetables and meats for filling and toppings;
- Shape, boil and bake bagels;
- Top and bake focaccia;
- Mix, shape, bake scones/biscuits, and soft pretzels;
- Hand-stretch and bake pizza shells;
- Prep pizza ingredients;
- Prepare frozen pizzas;
- Prepare take-home frozen food products;
- Sausage rolls, hand pies, as per recipes and direction.
- Process vegetables coming in from the garden;
- Bag and label bread products;
- Prepare products for delivery;
- Maintain high level of food safety:
- Follow all cold storage and hot holding procedures;
- Wipe and sanitize all surfaces;
- Follow proper dish washing procedures;
- Clean and sanitize all mixing equipment;
- Sweep and mop floors daily;
- Help clean staff bathroom;
- Maintain a clean and tidy work space!
- Communicate inventory levels on an ongoing basis.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must live in (or be willing to relocate to) Yellowknife, NT;
- Ability to lift up to 20kg comfortably;
- Ability to be on your feet for long hours at a time;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment and multitask;
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management;
- Have your own transportation to and from work.
Salary
- Wage dependant on experience, with the opportunity for raise depending on job performance.
Bakery/Farm Store Attendant – Weekday Hours
Job Title: Bakery/Farm Store attendant
Location: Kam Lake, Yellowknife
Duration: Part-Time/Day-Time – 18-hours/week
Start Date: +/- September 18th, 2024
Background: At Bush Order we are seeking to open their Farm Store multiple times a week, along with on Saturday. In order to do so, we are looking for an energetic, motivated individual who has excellent self-directed customer service skills and a willingness to learn about our local, Canadian and specialty products.
Roles & Responsibilities
Product Responsibility
- Assist with packaging baked products
- Printing Labels (use of Apple computer)
- Tallying product for wholesale deliveries
Farm Store Responsibilities
- Open Farm Store (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Setup products for display
- Operate coffee maker
- Work a Point of Sale system (square)
- Interact with customers in a kind and courteous manner
- Be willing to learn about all our products
- Serve lunch items for takeaway
- Restock/replenish shelves
- Follow closing procedure (sweep, mop, clean, etc.)
- Additional bakery/store tasks as needed
Application Requirements
- Applicants must live in Yellowknife, NT.
- Ability to be on your feet for long hours at a time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
Schedule
- Thursday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hours subject to change based on popularity of store.
*Bush Order will be shut down from October 13, 2024 – November 1, 2024
Salary
- Wage dependant on experience, with the opportunity for raise depending on job performance.
Bakery/Farm Store Attendant – Evening/Saturday Hours
Job Title: Bakery/Farm Store attendant
Location: Kam Lake, Yellowknife
Duration: Part-Time/Week day evenings and Saturday
Start Date: +/- September 18th, 2024
Background: Bush Order is seeking to open their Farm Store multiple times a week, along with on Saturday. In order to do so, we are looking for a high school student who is energetic, motivated individual interested in expanding their customer service skills and a willingness to learn about our local, Canadian and specialty products.
Roles & Responsibilities
Product Responsibility
- Assist with packaging baked products
- Printing Labels (use of Apple computer)
- Tallying product for wholesale deliveries
Farm Store Responsibilities
- Open Farm Store (Saturday)
- Setup products for display
- Operate coffee maker
- Work a Point of Sale system (square)
- Interact with customers in a kind and courteous manner
- Be willing to learn about all our products
- Serve lunch items for takeaway
- Restock/replenish shelves
- Follow closing procedure (sweep, mop, clean, etc.)
- Additional bakery/store tasks as needed
Application Requirements
- Applicants must live in Yellowknife, NT.
- Ability to be on your feet for long hours at a time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
Schedule
Schedule is made up of two schedules that rotate week over week for a total of 10hr/week per person.
Week 1 Schedule
- Friday – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm/6:30 pm
Week 2 Schedule
- Thursday – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm/6:30 pm
- Saturday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hours subject to change based on time of year, popularity, and product.
*Bush Order will be shut down from October 13, 2024 – November 1, 2024
Salary
- Wage dependant on experience, with the opportunity for raise depending on job performance.
Please send applications by filling out the form below and include a resume and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself! We will respectfully only contact those selected for an interview
Application Form
Market Garden/Bakery Summer Position – CLOSED
The Market Garden/Bakery Summer Position will help with all aspects of indoor and outdoor vegetable and fruit production, sales (onsite Farm Store and YK Farmers Market) and provide kitchen/bakery processing assistance. This person will take direction from the Bush Order Manager but will regularly work independently. The following are the main areas of work and in any given week will rotate based on demand.
Growing Tasks: Help with a wide range of indoor and field tasks related to the growing and maintenance of our crops. Planting, seeding, weeding, pruning, trellising, field prep; setting up field materials or infrastructure; and cleaning and organisational tasks. Assist in maintaining our compost chicken laying program.
Harvesting: Help harvest vegetables for kitchen use, wholesale orders, and resale. Tasks include harvesting, weighing, washing, packaging and labelling.
Kitchen Assistance: Providing assistance with product assembly and processing, packaging, and labelling.
Other job criteria:
- Be self motivated, team player with a positive attitude;
- Be self-directed and able to work independently;
- Ability to start workday at 7:30 am if needed;
- Ability to work outside in less than ideal conditions (rain, or heat);
- Ability to be on your feet for long hours at a time;
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Ability to lift 20 to 30 lbs regularly is helpful.
Start Date: Flexible, no later than Jun 1, 2024
End Date: Flexible, ideally September or early Octobers based on workload
Location: Bush Order Provisions, 180 Enterprise Drive, Yellowknife NT
Hourly Rate: $18-$25/hr based on experience,
Hours: Part-time to Full-time – 15-37.5 hours per week depending on experience, applicant availability, and current workload.
Youth Employment and Skills Program Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this Canada Summer Student – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) position, the applicant must be:
- Aged 15 to 30 years old;
- Unemployed, student, or underemployed;
- A Canadian Citizen or permanent resident; and
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
Please apply by April 30th, 2024
Bakery Dough Mixer – Apprenticeship Option – OPEN
Position: Part-Time, with opportunity for Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Bush Order Provisions, 180 Enterprise Drive, Yellowknife NT
Starting Hours: 30 hours per week
Rate: $18.00-24.00/hr
Bush Order is seeking an individual to fill the position of Apprentice Baker in the role of Dough Mixer.
This role is responsible for the task of mixing a variety of naturally leavened (sour)doughs, pastry dough, and the mixing and shaping of cookie & biscuit batter. Secondary roles include shaping and proofing dough, inventory/stock management, and upkeep of bakery maintenance and cleanliness. This role works with and reports directly to the Bakery Manager, who will provide direction and support.
This is also an opportunity for an individual willing to start a career as a baker, gain a better understanding of the trade, or those seeking apprenticeship hours as Bush Order Provisions Ltd. is a designated trainer for the baking trade.
Roles & Responsibilities
Bakery Responsibilities
- Mix daily doughs as per production schedule provided by bakery manager;
- Follow existing recipes and procedures to Bush Order standards;
- Manage and weigh out all of the mixing ingredients for following days’ production (bread doughs, sweets, pastry etc.);
- Communicate to the bakery manager when ordering/purchasing is required;
- Keep workspace clean and organized;
- Bag and fill orders when needed;
- Follow the direction of bakery manager;
- Baking of some products when needed;
Requirements & Qualifications
Preference will be given to those with professional baking or kitchen experience, but is not required to apply.
- Must be able to comfortably stand for extended periods of time on hard ground and be able to routinely lift 20kg of weight with ease;
- Must be able to work early mornings and be punctual;
- Must be able to work alone for extended periods and remain focused and on task;
- Attention to detail and multitasking;
- Ability to ask questions when in doubt, and to take direction and feedback;
- Willing to learn and be patient with the mixing and baking process of a wide range of doughs and batters;
- An understanding and/or interest in naturally leavened products and completion of FoodSafe training are a bonus.
Compensation
- Starting wage $18.00-24.00/hr depending on experience.
- Wage review based on performance.
- 3 month probationary period.
- Free weekly bread and 10% store discount
