Cook 1 - Pastry

Art Gallery of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the art scene is seeking a skilled Cook 1, Pastry to join their dynamic Food & Beverage team. This role involves preparing exquisite pastry and dessert items, ensuring high-quality standards, and participating in service execution. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a knack for teamwork, this part-time opportunity offers a chance to showcase your skills in a vibrant environment that values diversity and creativity. Join a team that not only serves delicious food but also enriches the cultural fabric of the community.

Benefits

Discounts to GoodLife Fitness

Free tickets to major exhibits

Discounts to major attractions

Free admission for friends and family

Discounts at the gift shop and bistro

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in high-quality, volume hospitality.
• Knowledge of contemporary creative cuisine and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pastry items for all F&B venues according to standard recipes.
• Monitors schedule and timing to ensure optimum cooking and service.

Skills

Food Handling

Advanced Cooking Techniques

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Provincial Certificate of Qualification as Journeyman Cook

Equivalent Training or Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Cook 1, Pastry

Occasional Part-Time

(Up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis; must be available weekends and some holidays)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.

We are currently seeking a Cook 1, Pastry to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B, the incumbent will participate in all all food preparation, set up, service and breakdown of lunch brunch or dinner shifts as scheduled. Monitors productivity of stations to make sure service setup and tear down is done accurately and safely.

The rate of pay for this position is $23.97 – $29.94 per hour.

What is this position responsible for?

• Prepares pastry and dessert items for all F& B venues according to standard recipes and directives of Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B.
• Executes all pastry tasks as assigned, according to daily production schedule, recipe specifications and verbal directives.
• Monitors the schedule and timing and makes adjustments as required to ensure optimum timing of cooking and service. Participates in organization and execution of service periods
• Participates in daily receiving, storage and distribution of all pastry and pastry related products.Maintains fridge and relevant storage areas to ensure proper food storage, product turnover, product disposal and recycling of all relevant food products.
• Ensures food is of good quality and seasoned appropriately by regularly tasting and assessing quality and freshness

What are we looking for?

• 4 or more years directly related experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or retail operation.
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification as Journeyman cook, or equivalent training or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary creative cuisine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures
• Well-developed communication skills, able to expedite, call line, in absence of chef/sous chef.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural difference, sensitivity, awareness and lived experience

What are the benefits of working at the AGO?

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.