chef pâtissier

Government of Canada - Central; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is available for an experienced Pastry Chef at a leading urban café and bakery in Longueuil. The role involves cooking, supervising staff, and maintaining inventory records while ensuring the delivery of high-quality bakery products. Candidates should have a proven track record and a passion for French culinary techniques.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Long-term care insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Specialty in French cuisine and bakery goods.
• Ability to analyze operating costs and manage kitchen staff is key.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise bakers and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food, including specialty items.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Urban area
• Café
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• French

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Parking available