Full Time Pizza & Bread Baker - Overnights

Loblaw Companies Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known grocery retailer in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an experienced food service professional for their Bread and Pizza department. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years in food preparation and artisan baking experience. Responsibilities include producing quality products, customer service, and staff training. Join a team that values fresh food and superior service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years food preparation experience.
• Three to five years scratch artisan baking experience, preferably in retail.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality bread and pizza products according to standards.
• Prepare and stock the Bread and Pizza department.
• Maintain equipment and ensure sanitation per Company Policy.
• Serve customers efficiently and handle inquiries courteously.
• Assist in training part-time staff.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Artisan baking experience

Flexibility to work various hours

Ability to work under pressure

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• To produce quality bread and pizza products following standard fabricating and finishing procedures according to production lists.
• To be responsible for the full preparation and stocking of the Bread and Pizza department.
• To effectively prepare pizzas and breads according to Company standards for food preparation and appearance.
• To serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• To respond to any customer inquiries, requests, and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times.
• To be responsible for the opening and/or closing functions of the department.
• To assist the department manager in the training and direction of part time staff.
• To ensure the maintenance of equipment and the safety and sanitation of the production and back room areas, as per Company Policy.
• To maintain the department in the absence of the department manager.
• To perform other duties, as required.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess

• The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of three (3) years food preparation experience.
• Three to five years’ scratch artisan baking experience, preferably in a retail environment would be considered an asset.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evening, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

How You’ll Succeed

At Fortinos, we attribute our success to preserving our core values: super fresh foods, well-trained staff, store cleanliness and above all, superior, friendly customer service. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “FORTINOS” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.