Pizza & Bread Baker (Contract Position- replacing a leave)

Loblaw Companies Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery franchise in Hamilton is seeking a Food Preparation Specialist to produce quality bread and pizza products. Responsible for food preparation, customer service, and maintaining department standards, the ideal candidate has 3+ years of food prep and baking experience. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years food preparation experience required.
• Three to five years' experience in scratch artisan baking preferred.
• Flexibility to work various hours including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality bread and pizza products according to procedures.
• Prepare pizzas and breads to company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Scratch artisan baking

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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