Italian Centre Shop is currently recruiting for a (2) Full-Time Pastry Baker to join our growing team at our Little Italy location (10878 95 Street) in Edmonton, AB.

Do you have a passion for customer service & great European Food?

• Prepare a wide variety of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, danishes, etc. by following recipes and/or product directions
• Keep and maintain records relating to inventory and production levels
• Fill display case with finished pastries products
• Greet customers in the bakery department in a timely manner
• Answer customer questions and provide advice regarding products
• Communicate customer requests to their Supervisor and/or Dept. Manager
• Suggestion Selling
• Measure and weigh out baking ingredients
• Combine measured ingredients into bowls for mixing or blending
• Set time and speed controls for mixing or blending machines to ensure consistency
• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies, chocolate ganache, caramel sauces, fruits, etc.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products
• Place dough or batter in pans, molds, or sheets
• Set oven temperature and place items into hot ovens for baking
• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperature, humidity or conveyor speeds accordingly
• Decorate pastries using different glazes, icings, and toppings
• Wash and clean baking supplies by following sanitation and cleaning procedures
• Meet deadlines given by management
• Adhere to food safety and handling procedures
• Keep work area clean and presentable
• Complete all opening and closing procedures
• Complete other duties assigned by management
• Promote a positive company image by actively engaging with employees, customers, suppliers and the community
• Represent ICS both in and out of the store
• Share their ideas or observations with Supervisors in regard to new items or trends in the market

Qualifications:

• High School 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
• Minimum two-years’ experience in a bakery environment
  
  You want to join a positive organization that embraces culture and diversity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work, then visit our careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.