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

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

Job summary

A food retail franchise is looking for a skilled Food Preparation and Baking Specialist in Hamilton, Ontario. Responsibilities include producing quality breads and pizzas, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining the department. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of food preparation experience and three to five years in scratch artisan baking. Flexible scheduling and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years food preparation experience.
• Three to five years' scratch artisan baking experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality bread and pizza products.
• Prepare pizzas and breads per company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and handle inquiries.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Scratch artisan baking

Excellent organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication 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.