Culinary - Second Cook Pastry/Bakeshop

Bingemans; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bingemans in Waterloo Region is seeking a Second Cook in the Pastry/Bakeshop department to support pastry production for events and on-site/off-site catering. You will work in a high-volume kitchen, developing technical pastry skills while handling desserts, breads, and baked goods for diverse functions.

You will follow standardized recipes, assist with mise en place, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure quality and timely service.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma, baking certificate, apprenticeship training, or equivalent experience.
• Previous pastry/baking/catering experience in high-volume environments is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of pastry and baking methods.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in pastry arts.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Reliable transportation is an asset.
• Availability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid kitchen environments.
• Bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the bakeshop and production kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, portioning, garnishing, and presentation of banquet desserts.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and quality standards.
• Measure and scale ingredients accurately.
• Support daily production planning based on event forecasts.
• Assist with buffet, dessert stations, and event setup.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, product quality, and presentation.
• Prepare mise en place for daily production.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Operate pastry and bakeshop equipment safely.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, waste reduction, and rotation.
• Communicate production needs to pastry team and catering chefs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary workstation.
• Report issues to supervisor and collaborate with culinary team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Independence

Education

Culinary diploma / baking certificate / apprenticeship

Tools

Pastry equipment operation

Job description

At Bingemans, we create Grand Experiences. As one of Waterloo Region's largest hospitality and entertainment providers, Bingemans offers a diverse mix of meeting and event spaces, catering services, and year-round as well as seasonal attractions. From corporate conferences and social celebrations to family fun at Big Splash Waterpark, FunworX Indoor Playland, and Bingemans Camping Resort, we deliver memorable experiences for every guest. Seasonal events such as Screampark, Gift of Lights, along with venues such as Kingpin Bowlounge and Putt Social, round out a dynamic and growing portfolio across Southwestern Ontario.

Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences!

As a Second Cook in the Pastry/Bakeshop department, you will support the production of pastries, baked goods, desserts, and breads for on-site and off-site events. This role is well suited to a developing pastry cook who is eager to strengthen their technical skills, work with a variety of products, and grow within a professional, high-volume kitchen.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and presentation of banquet desserts.
• Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and established quality standards.
• Measure and scale ingredients accurately.
• Support daily production planning based on event forecasts and operational requirements.
• Assist with buffet, dessert station, and event setup.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, product quality, and presentation.
• Prepare and organize mise en place for daily production.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Operate pastry and bakeshop equipment safely and appropriately.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, waste reduction, and product rotation.
• Communicate with the pastry team and catering chefs regarding production needs and event requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary workstation.
• Report equipment issues, product shortages, and quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with the broader culinary team in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Develop knowledge of pastry techniques, baking equipment, and related kitchen duties.

What we're looking for

• Culinary diploma, baking certificate, apprenticeship training, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a pastry, baking, catering, hotel, restaurant, or high-volume food production environment is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of pastry and baking methods.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in pastry arts.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and production instructions.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Reliable transportation is an asset.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional split shifts.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods, including shifts of eight hours or more.
• Ability to lift and transport supplies and finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and occasionally humid kitchen environments.
• Ability to safely bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the bakeshop and production kitchen.

A practical baking or pastry component may be included as part of the interview process.

This position is for an open vacancy currently available within our organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-assisted tools that highlight relevant work history. AI does not make any screening or hiring decisions