First Cook

Metro Toronto Convention Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and organized First Cook (Pastry) to join the Kitchen department. The successful candidate will manage various baking tasks, ensure high-quality production, and demonstrate creativity in food presentation. This role requires a relevant baking certificate and extensive experience in high-volume environments. Flexibility for various shifts is essential, and applicants must provide a strong portfolio of their work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years baking/pastry experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
• Red Seal certificate (journeyman’s papers) or recognized international equivalent.
• Experience in viennoiseries and breakfast pastry production.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, perform inventory, and order necessary supplies.
• Research and implement current trends in pastry and baking.
• Prepare food items in accordance with standards, efficiently and on time.

Skills

Baking and Pastry expertise

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity in food presentation

Education

Relevant Baking and Pastry certificate

Equivalence in education and experience

Job description

Job Description

A First Cook (Pastry) position has become available in the Kitchen department. Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef & Assistant Pastry Chef, you are an enthusiastic, organized, service-oriented individual. This position requires flexibility and shift work, including early days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

1. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
2. Manage receiving, perform inventory, and order necessary supplies in accordance with establishment specifications.
3. Be flexible under strict time frames.
4. Recommend improvements in food preparation methods to obtain a better product.
5. Research current trends in pastry and baking.
6. Review daily production sheets and prepare necessary food items in accordance with standards, efficiently and on time.
7. Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and meet standards.
8. Understand bakers' percentages.
9. Knowledge of mixing techniques for sponges, breads, mousses, etc.

Job Skills and Requirements

1. Previous experience in viennoiseries and all breakfast pastry production.
2. Relevant Baking and Pastry certificate or equivalent education and experience.
3. Minimum 3-4 years baking/pastry experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
4. Ability to assist in making special occasion cakes, sugar work, French pastries, confections, and showpieces.
5. Red Seal certificate (journeyman’s papers) or recognized international equivalent.

This is a unionized position. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, employees may become eligible for full-time status based on hours worked annually.

Interested applicants should submit their application online no later than August 8, 2025.

Note: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre provides employment accommodations during the recruitment process. Applicants may request accommodations at any stage.