Baker (Full-time), Whitemud

Edmonton, Alberta

Come grow your culinary career with Lifestyle Options
- Lifestyle Options takes tremendous pride in operating supportive living communities with professional staff that foster healthy aging and champion residents’ freedom, choice, and independence._

At Lifestyle Options we care for our residents, but we also care for our employees. We're committed to your wellbeing, and we strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment for our staff. You will be joining a team of supportive professionals and leaders that want to see you excel in your career.
We are currently searching for a** Baker **to join our team. This is a full-time shift position at our Whitemud location.
**Position Summary**:
The Baker will prepare, present, store, and oversee the production of all baked goods and desserts while adhering to the standardized menu, including, but not limited to, cakes, chocolates, pies, tarts, cookies, soufflés, truffles, breads, buns, baguettes, muffins, etc., as determined by the Head Chef, and in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times. The Baker directs the work of line cooks working within their area; ensuring that all employees follow the Lifestyle Options standards and health and safety regulations.
**You'll enjoy benefits such as**:

- A comprehensive benefit plan
- A flexible health spending account
- Company matched RRSP program for full-time employees
- Personal time off (PTO) days
- Opportunities for career progression

**What You Bring to the Role**:

- Minimum of Three (3) years' experience in a commercial kitchen required.
- Minimum of (3) years' experience as an industry Pastry Chef or Baker required.
- Clear criminal record check completed a maximum of three (3) months prior to the ‘date of hire’ required.
- Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization required.
- Culinary Education Trade Papers, Red Seal in cooking or baking recognized in Canada considered an asset.
- Certifications as required to comply with provincial regulations.
- Strive to advance your knowledge, skills and abilities to share with others.
- Background in banquets, fine dining, and line cooking.
- Food Safety Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of foodservice and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, preparation and presentation required.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership by being professional and promoting a productive and team-oriented environment.
- Highly flexible, with solid communication and interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations pertaining to the restaurant industry.
- Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.
- Highly effective teamwork skills.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Prepare, present, store, and oversee the production of all baked goods and desserts of Lifestyle Options menus, including, but not limited to, cakes, chocolates, pies, tarts, cookies, soufflés, truffles, breads, buns, baguettes, muffins, etc.
- Ensure the proper use of scales and measurements in all recipes, portioning, and food production by both yourself and the staff under your direct supervision.
- Ensure consistent food preparation and the highest caliber of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both.
- Maintain product consistency by regularly conducting inspections of portions, and the appearance of food items.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in the various kitchen areas including refrigerators and storerooms and that food products are rotated to ensure high standards of freshness.
- Ensure refrigerators and storerooms are organized and maintained in the various kitchen areas on a daily basis and that all food products are stored in accordance with provincial regulations.
- Aid in the transportation of all food products, to be sure it is arranged and presented up to the standards set by the Head Chef.
- Provide ongoing input to the Head Chef for creating, developing, and recommending recipes and menus.
- Aid the Head Chef in ordering and inventory of food products for the preparation and operation of an efficiently run kitchen.
- Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers and labelled; minimizing waste and maximizing quality..
- Help to raise the standards within the department and bring new concepts forward
- Ensuring maintenance requests, incident reports and incident investigations are submitted.
- Advise the Head Chef of opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests' satisfaction.
- Adhere to all Lifestyle Options. Guidelines, Policies, Rul