Artisan Bread Baker Jobs at Dear Grain – Part-Time Baking Opportunity in Hamilton, ON

If you love the smell of fresh sourdough, enjoy working with dough, or have experience in a busy kitchen, the Artisan Bread Baker position at Dear Grain in Hamilton, Ontario, might be the perfect opportunity for you. This fast-growing artisanal bakery is looking for passionate, reliable individuals who want to build a future in the world of handcrafted sourdough breads and pastries.

Located at 103 Vine Street, Hamilton, ON, Dear Grain is a bakery where creativity, craftsmanship, and community come together—and now they’re inviting skilled bakers to join their team.

Why Dear Grain Stands Out

Dear Grain is more than just a bakery. Their philosophy is simple: Baking isn’t just a job; it’s a way of living.

As an “Everything Sourdough” bakery, Dear Grain is committed to creating high-quality artisanal bread using traditional techniques. Their Hamilton Commissary is known for its innovative approach, open work environment, and friendly team culture. If you're eager to learn, grow, and be part of something special, this is the place to be.

Job Overview: Artisan Bread Baker (Part-Time)

This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience in the kitchen and a passion for baking—especially sourdough. You’ll be involved in every part of the bread-making process, from mixing and shaping dough to baking, slicing, and packing.

Pay Rate

💰 $18.50–$21.00 per hour + approx $2/hour tips

Schedule

🕕 8-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
📅 Every Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Approximately 24 hours per week, with potential to transition to full-time next year.

Location

📍 103 Vine Street, Hamilton, ON L8R 3N3

Your Profile Match: How Your Skills Align

Based on the job insights:

If you have kitchen experience, you’re already aligned with one of the primary requirements.
Experience in baking or dough handling strengthens your profile significantly.
A passion for artisanal bread-making makes you an even stronger candidate.

If these match your background, you’re a great fit for the role.

Key Responsibilities

As an Artisan Bread Baker, you’ll work directly with sourdough and other artisanal baked goods. Your tasks will include:

Cutting, shaping, and proofing sourdough dough
Mixing dough batches—sometimes up to 160 kg
Operating the deck oven to bake loaves to perfection
Slicing and packaging bread and buns
Assisting with ingredient prep and organization
Keeping the workspace clean and orderly
Restocking ingredients and monitoring inventory
Reporting directly to the Kitchen Leader

This role demands precision, passion, and pride in your craft.

Required Qualifications

To succeed at Dear Grain, you should bring:

Experience

✔️ At least 1 year of commercial kitchen experience
✔️ 1–2 years of bread baking or dough handling experience (preferred)
✔️ Culinary or baking education (asset, but not required)

Abilities & Traits

✔️ Physically strong — able to lift up to 50 lbs
✔️ Motivated, reliable, and punctual
✔️ Able to work independently and within a team
✔️ Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
✔️ Strong multitasking and time-management skills
✔️ Genuine passion for baking, especially sourdough

If you thrive in environments where attention to detail and consistency matter, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Dear Grain offers more than just a job—they offer a meaningful baking experience:

🥖 Access to high-quality Big League Portfolio products
🔥 A fast-paced bakery with exciting growth opportunities
🍞 Delicious baked goods to enjoy and learn from
🤝 A respectful workplace that values creativity and community
🎉 Tips included (approx $2 extra per hour)

They also proudly support diversity, equal opportunity employment, and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities as required under the AODA and Human Rights Code.