Lead Pastry Chef — Campus Bakery Program

Dexterra; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group on the University of Prince Edward Island campus is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead production of baked goods across Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and campus outlets. You will develop high-quality desserts for dining halls, retail cafes, catering, and events.

The role emphasizes creativity, consistency, and cost-conscious production, requiring strong pastry skills and the ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Formal pastry or culinary training preferred.
• Previous pastry chef/baker experience.
• Strong baking techniques and pastry production knowledge.
• Experience supporting catering, banquets, or retail food operations is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of baked goods for Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and campus retail outlets.
• Develop desserts and pastry items for catering, events, and campus programming.
• Monitor quality, taste, texture, and presentation; manage yields and portions.
• Plan daily/weekly pastry production based on demand, menus, and events.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to enhance menus and campus offerings.
• Train culinary staff in pastry production and safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Creativity

Organization

Attention to detail

High-volume production

Food safety

Education

Professional culinary or pastry training

Tools

Commercial bakery equipment

Job description

Dexterra Group on the University of Prince Edward Island campus is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead production of baked goods across Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and campus outlets. You will develop high-quality desserts for dining halls, retail cafes, catering, and events.

The role emphasizes creativity, consistency, and cost-conscious production, requiring strong pastry skills and the ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen while upholding food safety standards.