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**Overview** To be responsible for the effective operation of the Bakery Department by maximizing sales and gross profit, ensuring sales goals and budgets are met. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * To oversee the effective ordering, production, merchandising of all bakery products and ensure attractive displays to maintain and increase sales; * To plan daily production sheets to ensure variety in bakery products, and effectively prioritize and organize all production and department functions; * To effectively control inventory through pricing and signage of bakery products to achieve company goals and budget so as to maximize sales and profits; * To schedule, direct, supervise and discipline department staff and train all new employees; * To be responsible for the opening and/or closing functions of the department; * To ensure the maintenance of equipment and the safety and sanitation of the production and back room areas, as per Company Policy; * To respond to any customer inquiries, requests, and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times; * To perform other duties, as required. **The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:** * The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years experience as a qualified baker/decorator, preferably in a retail environment; * Previous managerial experience and knowledge of production schedules is a definite asset; * Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evening, nights, and weekends; * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; * Must possess excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills. **How Youll Succeed**: At Fortinos, we attribute our success to preserving our core values: super fresh foods, welltrained staff, store cleanliness and above all, superior, friendly customer service. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation. **NOTE**: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (Franchisee) which is licensed to use the FORTINOS trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates. #EN #FS #FRETAIL #ON