Production Baker, Pastry

4 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Italian Centre Shop Ltd Full-time
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 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. Early Mornings, Weekends, and General Holidays Required Free Lunch with most shifts Yearly bonus Health Benefits for full time employees 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. 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. Decorating pastries using different glazes, icings, and toppings. Promoting a positive company image by actively engaging with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. Following basic inventory and waste guidelines. Adhering to all food safety protocols, standard operating procedures, health and safety policies, and other programs and initiatives. 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. Working independently with little direct supervision. Have a genuine concern for the needs of customers. Required to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Required at times to work with challenging customers and/or situations. Occasionally pushing and pulling of heavy carts around bakery