Assistant Baker

Italian Centre Shop Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Lunch

Yearly bonus

Health Benefits

Onsite Parking

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Italian Centre Shop is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Baker at our South Side Edmonton location (5028 104 A St NW). The role involves supporting bakers, handling early morning shifts, and contributing to a collaborative bakery environment.

Perks include free lunch with most shifts, a yearly bonus, health benefits for full-time employees, onsite parking, and opportunities to learn and grow within a family-oriented team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a bakery environment preferred.
• Willingness to train and grow with the team.
• Able to follow recipes and instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive store experience.
• Assist bakers with mixing ingredients for cakes, danishes, muffins and more.
• Fry donuts and decorate cakes according to recipes.
• Follow production schedule and use baking equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and cooperate with the team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bakery equipment operation

Convection ovens

Mixers

Job description

ICS South Ltd. |
5028 104a St NW
Edmonton, AB T6H 6A2, CAN

Description

Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting a Full-Time Assistant Baker at our South Side location (5028 104 A St NW) in Edmonton, AB.

Want to enjoy a free lunch and a yearly bonus?

Join us in our mission to Connect community through food and cultural experienceWorking at the Italian Centre Shop is like being part of our family. We value, reward, and promote team members who are passionate about food, family, community and committed to doing a great job

• Shifts can vary with the following start times 2:00am, 3:30am, 5:00am, 6:00am
• Early Mornings, Weekends, and General Holidays are Required

Here are some of the perks we offer

• Free Lunch with most shifts
• Yearly bonus
• Health Benefits for full time employees
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Onsite Parking

Duties and responsibilities

• Prioritize providing exceptional customer service to deliver a positive customer experience thereby cultivating a positive reputation for the company and fostering customer loyalty.
• Frying Donuts
• Using manual and electrical processing machines.
• Following recipes and/or product directions under the direction of the bakers.
• Assist bakers by mixing ingredients for cakes, squares, Danishes, muffins, and additional items.
• Assist bakers by making and using fondant, icing, and various fillings.
• Decorating cakes.
• Following the production schedule set out by management.
• Using convection ovens in a safe manner.
• Interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
• Cleaning as you go. Cleaning and sanitizing the work area.
• Representing ICS both in and out of the store.
• Adhering to all food safety protocols, standard operating procedures, health and safety policies, and other programs and initiatives.
• Other duties as required

While we are willing to train the right candidate, most successful candidates possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school system or program. (preferred)
• Minimum of two years of experience in a bakery environment. (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent listening skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure while always maintaining a professional image.
• Working independently with little direct supervision.
• Have a well-balanced concern for both tasks and people.
• Have a genuine concern for the needs of customers.
• Ability to delegate duties and responsibilities

Working conditions

• Required to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Required at times to work with challenging customers and/or situations.
• Exposed to hot, cold, and dusty environments.
• Regular exposure to flour and other baking ingredients, including nuts

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently
• Long periods of standing and walking
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Occasionally pushing and pulling of heavy carts around bakery
• Occasionally work in coolers and freezers for short periods of time