Company Introduction: T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 31 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 10 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

The Role: Reporting to the Central Bakery Manager (or his/her delegate), the Pastry Chef is responsible for the overall production of all bakery products (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) produced and sold at the Central Bakery or Store.

He/she is also responsible to oversee and plan of all ingredients, and prepare for production.

• Major Responsibilities: In charge of the production of all bakery products include bread, cake &/or other pastries sold in Central Kitchen or Store
• Oversee and plan for all ingredients and dough for bread, cakes, rolls, mousse, puddings, sweet goods, batters and icings and frostings according to standard operating procedures or customers’ requests
• Ensure product quality, inventory level and wastage are adhered to the Company’s established standards
• Ensure the team accurately execute the baking production process (SOP)
• Ensure order and replenish inventory is done on a timely basis
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Bakery Production team, ensure fair distribution of work and ensure proper scheduling is done
• Provide training, disciplinary actions, corrective and positive feedback on staff performance
• Participate in new product research and development process, encourage innovations
• Manage and responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment, and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the production area
• Responsible for answering customers’ enquiries

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of bakery production experience in which 3 years are in supervisor capacity
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in production of bakery products; good knowledge and experience in supervising bakery production workflow and controlling cost and wastage
• Ability to manage and train employees
• Possess knowledge in workplace health & safety and food safety (FoodSafe Certification requires)
• Experience in new products research and development is required
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours
• Good communication skills , able to communicate in Chinese (Cantonese &/or Mandarin) is an asset

Employee Benefits

• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• **Retirement benefit
• Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
• Subsidized staff meal
• In-store staff purchase discount

Shift

• Shift work is required
• Weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.