2nd Cook - Pastry

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to lead and assist pastry production, bringing creativity to dessert items while maintaining quality and food safety standards. You will collaborate with a culinary team, follow recipes, and contribute to pastry menu development.

The role emphasizes pastry expertise, reliability, and strong teamwork to ensure high-end banquet pastry services and fresh presentations across events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process.
• Ability to work with chocolate and sugar.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Completed clean criminal background check before first day of employment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and support Prep Cooks in pastry preparation tasks.
• Trains Prep Cooks and enhances pastry skills.
• Reads and follows recipes; demonstrates proficiency in pastry items.
• Ensures pastry quantities are prepared for banquets and runs smoothly.
• Participates in pastry menu elaboration.
• Prepares and plates final pastry products with attractive presentation.
• Maintains hygiene and safety per HACCP guidelines.
• Leads and mentors culinary team as a role model.

Skills

Cook skills

Chocolate & sugar handling

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Reliability

Education

Pastry diploma/culinary degree

Red Seal certification or in progress

Job description

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Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees and support Prep Cooks in synchronizing Pasty food preparation tasks
• Acts as a Senior to the Prep Cooks and ensure day to day production, responds to their questions
• Trains Prep Cooks on all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills
• Reads and follows recipes – demonstrates proficiency in pastry tasks/food items
• Ensures there is sufficiently prepared Pastry food quantities for the banquets to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible
• Participate to Pastry menu elaboration
• Prepares and plates final Pastry food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved
• Ensures all Pastry food orders are completed in an efficient manner
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and use them where appropriate
• Ensures proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensures cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators
• At the end of the shift return all food items to designated storage areas - cover and date all perishable items
• Understands and ensures HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Able to complete complex tasks and may provide back up to the 1st Cook Pasty.
• Ensures recipes are followed to ensure quality standards are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in shift briefings
• Strong knowledge of food trends and development of recipes, common food allergies and specific preparation
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• To respect the Aramark standard – health and safety with production ethic. (5%)
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Act as a role model and be a leader for the culinary team.
• Aspire to be in a sous-chef role in the future to facilitate natural development.
• To have strong communication skills with the team and senior management of the F&B department. (20%)
• Foster innovation Leadership skills and training skills in the culinary team
• Other duties as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Pastry Diploma or degree from an approved culinary training institution.
• Interprovincial Red Seal or working toward written Red Seal.
• Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process
• Ability to work with chocolate and sugar
• Food Handlers Certification
• Completed clean criminal background check before first day of employment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.78.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.