pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves estimating costs, supervising staff, and preparing exquisite bakery goods and desserts for various events. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their leadership and culinary skills while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Join a team that values creativity and precision, and make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and instruct kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and maintain food records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available