Baker Assistant in Edmonton

• ICS South Ltd. | 5028 104a St NW
  Edmonton, AB T6H 6A2, CAN
• Description

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

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

• Shifts can vary with the following start times 2:00am, 3:30am, 5:00am, 6:00am
• Early Mornings, Weekends, and General Holidays are Required
• 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

Duties and responsibilities

• Prioritize providing exceptional customer service to deliver a positive customer experience thereby cultivating a positive reputation for the company and fostering customer loyalty.
• Frying Donuts
• 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

While we are willing to train the right candidate, most successful candidates possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school system or program. (preferred)
• Minimum of two years of experience in a bakery environment. (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Working conditions
• Required to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Required at times to work with challenging customers and/or situations.
• Exposed to hot, cold, and dusty environments.
• Regular exposure to flour and other baking ingredients, including nuts

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