Pastry Baker

Italian Centre Shop Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 Ltd in Edmonton, AB is hiring a Full-Time Pastry Baker for our West End location (17010 90 Ave NW). The role involves preparing and decorating pastries, maintaining inventory, and greeting customers in the bakery department.

We offer a competitive salary, 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‑like atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a bakery environment.
• Enrolled in or have completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

• Keeping and maintaining records relating to inventory and production levels.
• Filling the display case with finished pastries.
• Greeting customers in the bakery department in a timely manner.
• Answering customer questions and providing advice regarding products.
• Communicating customer requests to their supervisor and/or department manager.
• Measuring and weighing out baking ingredients.
• Setting time and speed controls for mixing or blending machines to ensure consistency.
• Decorating pastries using different glazes, icings, and toppings.
• Adhering to posted schedule and following food safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ICS West Ltd.
17010 90 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 1L6, CAN

Description

Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting a Full-Time Pastry Baker at our West End location (17010 90 Ave 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

• Typical shift is 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
• Early Mornings, Weekends, and General Holidays 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

• Keeping and maintaining records relating to inventory and production levels.
• Filling the display case with finished pastries.
• Greeting customers in the bakery department in a timely manner.
• Answering customer questions and providing advice regarding products.
• Communicating customer requests to their supervisor and/or department manager.
• Suggestion selling.
• Measuring and weighing out baking ingredients.
• Combining measured ingredients into bowls for mixing or blending.
• Setting time and speed controls for mixing or blending machines to ensure consistency.
• Mixing various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (chocolate ganache, caramel sauces, fruits, etc.).
• Placing dough or batter in pans, molds, or sheets.
• Setting the oven temperature and placing items into hot ovens for baking.
• Observing colour of the products being baked and adjust oven temperature, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Decorating pastries using different glazes, icings, and toppings.
• Washing and cleaning baking supplies by following sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Meeting deadlines given by management.
• Keeping work area clean and presentable.
• Completing all opening and closing procedures.
• Promoting a positive company image by actively engaging with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.
• Sharing their ideas or observations with supervisors in regard to new items or trends in the market.
• Adhering to their posted schedule and requesting changes through supervisors.
• Following basic inventory and waste guidelines.
• 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 is preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in a bakery environment.
• Enrolled in or have completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program.

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