Baker

We have 1 Regular Full-Time 1.0 FTE Baker position with the following working hours:

• 0545-1345 Monday - Friday until January 2027 at St. Pauls Hospital
• 0730-1530 Monday - Friday from January 2027 - February 15 2027 at New St. Pauls Hospital
• 2200-0600 Sunday - Thursday from February 16 2027 - onwards at New St. Pauls Hospital

**As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the New St. Pauls Hospital some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling FTE unit assignment site or other operational details.**

Within the context of a patient/resident/client and family centered model of care and in accordance with the Mission Vision and Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (PHC) the person promotes a safe respectful and civil working environment for patients residents families visitors and staff.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager Food Services or designate the Baker I bakes a variety of food items from prepared mixes such as bread pastries cakes and cookies. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with safety standards/practices and health and safety requirements.

Education

• Graduation from a recognized program in baking
• One years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate Level 1.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

• Competitive salary as per the FBA Collective Agreement $34.81/hour
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients and community.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions the new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care research and teaching.

Your Day to Day:

• Prepares baked food items from prepared mixes by methods such as assembling measuring and mixing ingredients kneading rolling and cutting; bakes food items such as pastries bread cakes and cookies; tests baked items for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.
• Controls portioning of baked food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas; evaluates baked food items being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained.
• Operates related equipment such as mixers toasters garburator and gas range/oven.
• Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste. Retrieves and returns items to fridge.
• Replenishes supplies as required.
• Cleans items such as dishes pots pans and utensils by methods such as washing and scrubbing loading unloading and operating the dishwasher.
• Keeps equipment and cooking areas clean such as stoves ovens tables and countertops.
• Performs duties in accordance with all sanitation and safety requirements (e.g. HACCP and WHMIS). Reports injuries and safety hazards to Manager or designate immediately.
• Assigns work tasks to Dietary Aides as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Food Services:

Food Services plays a vital role in enhancing patient care and health outcomes by providing nutritious high-quality meals tailored to diverse dietary needs. Our team includes dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to ensure meals meet the highest standards of care serving patients residents and staff across Providence Health Care facilities.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.