Pastry Baker

Love baking and creating something people can’t wait to take home? Come be part of the family at Italian Centre Shop! We’re looking for a Full-Time Pastry Baker to join our Willow Park location at 9919 Fairmont Drive SE, Calgary, AB. At Italian Centre Shop, food is more than what we sell—it’s how we connect community through food and cultural experience. We value team members who bring passion, care, creativity, and a commitment to doing great work every day. Why You'll Love Working With Us * Free lunch with most shifts * Yearly bonus * Health benefits for full-time employees * Opportunities to learn and grow * Onsite parking * Flexible work schedule What You'll Do You’ll help bring our bakery to life by: * Preparing cakes, cookies, pies, danishes, tarts, and other delicious baked goods * Measuring ingredients and preparing doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings * Operating mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment * Decorating pastries and maintaining beautiful displays * Following recipes, production standards, and food safety procedures * Maintaining accurate inventory and production records * Keeping the bakery clean, organized, and welcoming * Providing friendly service and answering customer questions * Sharing ideas about new products and market trends * Working closely with the bakery team to meet daily production deadline. Schedule * Full-time * Typical shift: 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. * Early mornings, weekends, and general holidays are required What We're Looking For While we’re happy to train the right person, our most successful candidates typically have: * High School Diploma or GED preferred * At least 2 years of bakery experience * Enrolled in or completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program * Strong communication and listening skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * A genuine passion for quality, customers, and great food * Ability to stay organized and professional in a fast-paced environment The Role This position involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and twisting, working around hot and cold environments, and regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. You may also work with flour, baking ingredients, and nuts. Ready to turn your passion for baking into something special? Join the Italian Centre Shop family and help us bring people together through food, culture, and community. Apply today and become part of our team!

The Pastry Baker is responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods including cakes, cookies, and pastries while maintaining high production and food safety standards. They will also manage inventory, decorate displays, and provide friendly service to customers in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of bakery experience and be enrolled in or have completed the first year of a Baking Apprenticeship Program. Strong communication skills and the ability to work early morning shifts are essential for this role.

• Free lunch • Yearly bonus • Health benefits • Opportunities to learn and grow • Onsite parking • Flexible work schedule

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Baking
• Pastry preparation
• Dough preparation
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Pastry decoration
• Customer service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Ingredient Measurement
• Cake Decorating
• Bakery Experience
• Creativity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Listening Skills
• Market Trend

• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Pastry 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