Bread Baker

Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Bread Baker to join our growing team at our Northland Village location: Northland Village Mall, #2150 - 5111 Northland Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta. 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. 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 * Flexible work schedule Schedule Details * Open Availability * Typical shifts are as follows 3:00 am to 10:00 am, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, and 6:00 am to 1:00 pm * Early Mornings, Weekdays, Weekends, and General Holidays Required What You'll Be Doing * Prioritize providing exceptional customer service to deliver a positive customer experience thereby cultivating a positive reputation for the company and fostering customer loyalty. * Using manual and electrical processing machines. * Following recipes and/or product directions. * Rolling, kneading, cutting, or shaping dough to form rolls, buns, or other products. * Placing dough in pans, molds, or on sheets. * Following the production schedule set out by management. * Using convection ovens in a safe manner. * Interacting with customers in a friendly manner. * Cleaning and sanitizing the work area. * 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. Qualifications * Certified Baker or Journeyperson (preferred) * Proven expertise in bread production processes, including mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging. * High school diploma or GED from an accredited school system or program preferred. * Enrolled in or have completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program (preferred) * Minimum two-years experience in a bakery environment Skills and Abilities * Excellent listening skills and communication skills, both verbal and written. * Ability to work in fast paced environment. * Ability to meet deadlines given by management. * Ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a professional image at all times. * Ability to learn quickly. * Work independently with little direct supervision. * Have a well-balanced concern for both task and people. * Have a genuine concern for needs of customers. Working Conditions * Job requires employee to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, weekends, and holidays. * Environment can be hot. 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. * Occasionally work with hot ovens and in hot temperatures. [https://www.italiancentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Italian-Centre-Shop-Bakery-Bread.jpg]

The Bread Baker is responsible for producing high-quality bread products by following recipes and using manual and electrical processing machines. Additionally, they must maintain a clean workspace, adhere to food safety protocols, and provide exceptional customer service.

Candidates should ideally be a Certified Baker or Journeyperson with at least two years of experience in a bakery environment. A high school diploma or enrollment in a Baking Apprenticeship Program is preferred.

• Free Lunch • Yearly Bonus • Health Benefits • Opportunities To Learn And Grow • Onsite Parking • Flexible Work Schedule

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Bread Production
• Mixing
• Proofing
• Baking
• Packaging
• Dough Shaping
• Convection Oven Operation
• Food Safety Protocols
• Customer Service
• Sanitization
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Proofreading
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Lifting Ability
• Italian Language
• Certified Baker
• Quick Learning
• Management
• Communication
• Loyalty Programs
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Listening Skills
• Production Process
• Production Schedule
• Prioritization

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Trades
• Bread Baker
• Baker
• Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
• Bakers

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week