Cook/Pastry Chef

Speculative Application; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a production professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and timely completion of food production tasks, including cooking, assembly, and decoration of dishes. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on hygiene and safety standards, contributing to the overall success of the business. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to quality, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in cooking or pastry.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of production tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Pastry manufacturing techniques

Teamwork

Flexibility

Quality focus

Education

DEP in pastry or cooking

Equivalent training

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

The production professional carries out the operations related to the department in which he evolves, which are entrusted to him, with a constant concern for the respect of the established standards regarding quality, recipes, presentation of products, and measures of hygiene, health, and safety at work. He also participates in various tasks related to the smooth running of business, such as housekeeping and the assembly of food products.

Becomes aware of the orders to be completed and organizes his work depending on the department in which he is located.

• Ensures completion of all requested production at the appropriate time.
• Plans and organizes the raw material reserves required for their workstation.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely.
• Maintains cleanliness of counter and work area including production, diving, storage, equipment, and dishes.
• Participates in the assembly and packaging of food products.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Prepares raw food (fruits, vegetables, meats, breads).
• Performs cooking operations, assembly, and decoration of parts.
• Makes pasta, creams, toppings, entremets, and others according to recipes and manufacturing methods established.
• Assembles dishes or desserts from different food processing departments.
• Prepares various mixtures (bases of toppings, mounted creams, sauces, mayonnaise).
• Ensures the rotation of stocks of raw materials.
• Applies the quality, hygiene, health, and safety standards established by Première Moisson.

Skills sought:

• Training: DEP in pastry or cooking or equivalent training (Experience may compensate for training).
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of work experience.
• Mastery of cooking and/or pastry manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to execute direction from immediate supervisor.
• Methodical, flexible person, focused on product quality, results, and teamwork.