Pastry Cook- Auberge Du Pommier

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto is seeking a Pastry Chef to create unique offerings and maintain high pastry standards. The role involves assisting the pastry kitchen team, ensuring quality and consistency, and managing food costs. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and at least two years of experience in a pastry capacity.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount for all O&B locations

Employee referral program

Training and development opportunities

Health, dental and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity.
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree / diploma

Job description

The original jewel in the Oliver & Bonacini crown and a North Toronto icon, Auberge du Pommier has been serving guests since 1987. The restaurant exudes a quiet confidence, reflecting our commitment to culinary excellence and inspired service. Our cuisine is traditional French, with innovative North American influences, and our seasonal menus are elegant and genuine celebrations of fine food.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Employee referral program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

This pastry role provides you with the ability to create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Oliver & Bonacini pastry standards and will help to produce a strong focused dessert program which will include pastries, desserts and confections.

THE DAY TO DAY

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
• Lead by example ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out for by the Executive Chef,Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
• Ensure that all menu items have their recipes recorded, costs tallied and updated on an ongoing basis
• Ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
• Follow all operating procedures and identify and correct any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
• Ensure that all health, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
• Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
• Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
• Culinary degree / diploma an asset
• Food Safe and First Aid certifications

Additional Information

• We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.

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