Pastry Baker

Italian Centre Shop Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch with most shifts

Yearly bonus

Health benefits for full-time

Opportunities to learn and grow

Onsite parking

Job summary

Italian Centre Shop Ltd in Calgary is seeking a Full-Time Pastry Baker for our Willow Park location at 9919 Fairmont Drive SE, Calgary, AB. You will bring our bakery to life by measuring ingredients, preparing doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings, operating mixers and ovens, and decorating pastries.

We value passion for food and community, offer a yearly bonus, health benefits for full-time staff, free lunches on most shifts, onsite parking, and opportunities to grow with us.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of bakery experience.
• Enrolled in or completed the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Measure ingredients and prepare doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings.
• Operate mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment.
• Decorate pastries and maintain displays.
• Follow recipes, production standards, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory and production records.
• Keep the bakery clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Provide friendly service and answer customer questions.
• Share ideas about new products and market trends.
• Work closely with the bakery team to meet daily production deadlines.

Skills

Bakery experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Baking Apprenticeship - first year or enrolled

Job description

ICS Calgary Ltd. | 9919 Fairmount Dr SE
Calgary, AB T2J, CAN

Description

Love baking and creating something people can’t wait to take home? Come be part of the family at Italian Centre Shop!

We’re looking for a Full-Time Pastry Baker to join our Willow Park location at 9919 Fairmont Drive SE, Calgary, AB.

At Italian Centre Shop, food is more than what we sell—it’s how we connect community through food and cultural experience. We value team members who bring passion, care, creativity, and a commitment to doing great work every day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Free lunch with most shifts
• Yearly bonus
• Health benefits for full-time employees
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Onsite parking

What You'll Do

You’ll help bring our bakery to life by:

• Measuring ingredients and preparing doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings
• Operating mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment
• Decorating pastries and maintaining beautiful displays
• Following recipes, production standards, and food safety procedures
• Maintaining accurate inventory and production records
• Keeping the bakery clean, organized, and welcoming
• Providing friendly service and answering customer questions
• Sharing ideas about new products and market trends
• Working closely with the bakery team to meet daily production deadline.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Typical shift: 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Early mornings, weekends, and general holidays are required

What We're Looking For

While we’re happy to train the right person, our most successful candidates typically have:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least 2 years of bakery experience
• Enrolled in or completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for quality, customers, and great food
• Ability to stay organized and professional in a fast-paced environment

The Role

This position involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and twisting, working around hot and cold environments, and regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. You may also work with flour, baking ingredients, and nuts.

Ready to turn your passion for baking into something special?

Join the Italian Centre Shop family and help us bring people together through food, culture, and community.

Apply today and become part of our team!