Pastry Baker

Italian Centre Shop Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Lunch

Yearly Bonus

Health Benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow

Onsite Parking

Job summary

Italian Centre Shop Ltd in Edmonton is seeking a Full-Time Pastry Baker at our South Side location. Join our family-oriented team where we value food, community, and commitment. Enjoy perks such as free lunch, health benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining inventory, greeting customers, and baking delicious pastries. Successful candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least two years of bakery experience, showing dedication and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 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

• Maintain records relating to inventory and production levels.
• Fill the display case with finished pastries.
• Greet customers in the bakery department.
• Measure and weigh baking ingredients.
• Mix ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Work independently

Customer service

Delegation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Baking Apprenticeship Program

Job description

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

Description

Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting a Full-Time Pastry 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 experience Working 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 2:00 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