Cook 3 Pastry (Commis) Full Time

Park Hyatt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shift

RRSP matching contributions

Hotel nights and discounts

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a Pastry Cook to execute pastry orders for events and craft a variety of pastries, desserts and decorations. The role requires baking expertise, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced luxury kitchen.

Preferred candidates have a culinary degree or related hotel experience, strong communication, and the stamina to stand long hours, including weekends and evenings. Competitive hourly rate and benefits offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 1 year of pastry experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking/baking skills.
• Desire to satisfy others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute pastry orders for catered events and accommodate special requests.
• Demonstrate skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets and pies.
• Create confectionery decorations and fillings; stay updated on pastry techniques.
• Apply classic pastry techniques for traditional pastries.
• Add novel, creative pastry items to the selection.
• Monitor equipment and ensure pastry tools are in working order.
• Maintain good running order of specialized pastry equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal skills

Education

Culinary degree or hotel experience

Job description

Organization - Park Hyatt Toronto

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work? Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.

Recently renovated with striking architecture, art, and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?

• Complimentary meal during shift
• Employer RRSP Matching Contributions
• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents 90 days after joining
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 2023, 2024 & 2025 Great Place to Work Certified

About The Role – Pastry Cook

Probationary Rate: $23.34

Hourly Rate: $29.17

Some Of The Responsibilities Include

• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills
• 1 year of previous pastry experience preferred
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking/baking skills
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, and holidays

Park Hyatt Toronto is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you be contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you need any accommodations.