Associate Team Lead Bakery

Bakery Associate Team Lead

Do you have a flair for baking and a knack for leading a team to pastry perfection? Look no further! We're on the hunt for a Bakery Associate Team Leader who can rise to the occasion and become our Head Pastry Guru.

In this role, you'll assist the Team Leader in providing overall leadership to our Bakery/Coffee Bar team. From championing our principles of Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love to managing daily operations, you'll have a dough-licious time overseeing profitability, customer service, expense control, and more.

As the Head Pastry Guru, you'll be responsible for developing and mentoring a talented group of bakers, supervisors, and team members. You'll collaborate with the Bakery Team Leader to create production schedules and ensure our bakery is always stocked with mouthwatering treats.

But it's not just about the baking! You'll also need to excel in customer service, addressing any questions, requests, or concerns with a sprinkle of sweetness. And of course, fostering an environment of outstanding teamwork and exceptional morale will be the icing on the cake.

Your skills should be as impressive as your perfectly glazed pastries. You'll need advanced knowledge of products, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management. Pro-Serve certification is a must, along with proficiency in regulatory and safety policies and procedures. And don't forget your ability to lead, prioritize, and delegate tasks while keeping a cool head in the heat of the kitchen.

To rise to the top of our list, you should have at least 24 months of bakery kitchen experience, where you've honed your skills in making sourdough breads, viennoiserie, and patisserie products. And with 12+ months of retail experience, including team leadership, you'll be ready to take the bakery world by storm.

If you're ready to put your baking brilliance and leadership prowess to the test as our Head Pastry Guru, then don't wait! Apply now and join our team. Sweet success awaits!

L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada whose purpose is to “Spread the Love” by delivering a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location is comprised of a full artisanal market experience, including full-service restaurant(s), where traditional artisanal craftsmanship and service on the front end meets new world technology and innovation on the back end. A revolutionary purchasing and org structure, supported by custom technology, allows us to leverage efficiency across the business unit to drive scratch perishable production, massive prepared foods selection, full carcass meat programs, and world class service in a cost-effective format. There is also a special place in our hearts for quality local and Canadian products and we aim to deliver positive change to the food chain through a focus on local sourcing and private label partnerships. We are currently laying the groundwork for a national chain focused initially on western Canada. Our first location is 48k square feet, and located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.