Baker Assistant

Italian Centre Shop•Edmonton, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting a Full-Time Baker Assistant at our South Side location (5028 104 A St NW) in Edmonton, AB. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience in a bakery environment.
Excellent listening skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work under pressure while always maintaining a professional image.
Working independently with little direct supervision.
Have a well-balanced concern for both tasks and people.
Have a genuine concern for the needs of customers.
Ability to delegate duties and responsibilities
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

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school system or program is preferred
Enrolled in or have completed at least the first year of the Baking Apprenticeship Program (preferred)

Responsibilities

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 under the direction of the bakers.
Assist bakers by mixing ingredients for cakes, squares, danishes, muffins, and additional items.
Assist bakers by making and using fondant, icing, and various fillings.
Decorating cakes.
Following the production schedule set out by management.
Using convection ovens in a safe manner.
Interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
Cleaning as you go. 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