Blog | interns

 Now that you've met the fabulous Cake & Loaf interns, follow them on Twitter so that you can get to know them even better!

Julia - @CakeLoaf_Julia

Lindsay - @CakeLoaf_Linds

Suzanne - @CakeLoaf_Suz

Stefani - @CakeLoaf_Stef

Stay updated on the merry offerings of the Cake & Loaf interns!

Suzanne enjoying a latte by newly-Detour-trained Amanda!

Julia pulls out some freshly baked cookies!

And if you haven't already, connect with Josie as well - @cakeandloaf 

The Cake & Loaf Interns!

From left to right; Stefani, Julia, Lindsay, Suzanne

Stefani - Marketing Machine (and newest C+L blogger)

Stefani grew up in Mississauga, and after studying music in B.C., came to McMaster to complete her undergraduate degree in Linguistics and Classics. It was after living in downtown Hamilton that she realized her love for its culture, local businesses, and people. Stefani also has a deep love for dogs and rats, though these are best kept out of the bakery!

Despite her "machine" status, Stefani is very excited to sample the treats that will emerge from the Cake & Loaf kitchen and can't wait to work with all these lovely ladies. This is an amazing opportunity to learn and meet people and she is taking every bit of it in. If you hear her humming around the store, listen closely as she may be writing Cake & Loaf's new hit jingle!

Julia - Badass Baker in Training

Julia (McIntosh) has been living in Hamilton for four years, and currently calls the Jamesville neighbourhood home. A country girl from the Stratford area, she came to the city to study Communications and Cultural Studies at McMaster. Julia has grown to really love Hamilton and, having recently graduated, has decided to stay and build community in this wonderful place!

Julia loves to bake and cook, and scope out delicious local foods as much as possible. She is very excited to be learning more about baking techniques with the experienced guidance of Josie and Nickey, and helping Cake + Loaf to blossom and grow. Julia also enjoys biking around the city and local trails, gardening, hiking, yoga, and road trips.

Lindsay - Part Food-loving Enthusiast, Part Marketing Machine

After spending time in St. Catharines and Toronto for school and work, I've found that my true passion lies in Hamilton and it's small business community. I love meeting new people and feeling like a part of the amazing downtown community. I hope one day to be a proud business owner myself.

I love to meet new people, so if you see me around please come and say hello! In my spare time I love reading, testing out my cooking skills on my boyfriend, walking my dog, sandwiches, tweeting and margaritas.In the mean time I divide my time between White Elephant Vintage, Slainte Irish Pub and Cake+Loaf.

 
Suzanne - Local Food-loving Enthusiast

With a passion for all things delicious, I am thrilled to be joining the Cake+Loaf crew for a most exciting summer! An enthusiastic amateur baker and gardener with a love of learning, sweet peas and raspberries, I look forward to broadening my horizons and sharing the bountiful harvest of the Cake+Loaf gardens!

A native Hamiltonian, I share my own little backyard garden with my amazing husband, five beautiful children and two sweet feline friends. Hope to see you at the Market!

(Stay tuned for more about each intern and what they're doing at the bakery!) 

1. Local Food Loving Enthusiast

• Work at the Cake+Loaf stall at the Ancaster and Ottawa St Farmer’s Markets
• Create and maintain relationships with local suppliers and farmers.
• Assist in planting, maintaining and harvesting the gardens at Cake+Loaf

• Have a passion for food, local ingredients, slow food movement and love Hamilton
• Have an interest in the local economy and supporting local businesses
• Be personable, display an independent spirit and show initiative
• Experience in gardening or farming (preferred but not necessary)
• Transportation required

2. Badass Baker In Training

• Work alongside bakery staff, building a knowledge base of creating “from scratch” bakery items
• Assist in maintaining inventory and testing new products
• Recipe development opportunities
• Chance to develop specialty skills like fondant work, cake decorating, bread baking and chocolate work

• Have a passion for food and a desire to explore and experiment with food
• Have an excellent work ethic and work well in a team
• Be responsible, show initiative and be personable
• Have a knowledge base of general baking (preferred but not necessary)

3. Marketing Machine

• Working with our in-house storefront manager to maintain website and social media.
• Create a blog detailing the experiences of all 3 interns
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans
• Product placement and development within the retail space
• Interacting with customers and maintaining high standards of customer service.

• Have a passion for marketing food
• Be responsible, outgoing and show initiative
• Be comfortable using all forms of media and be familiar with social media platforms
• Be creative
• Graphic design or programming experience (preferred but not necessary)