pastry chef

Government of Canada - Western; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead kitchen operations in a dynamic bakery environment. This role requires a strong background in food preparation, recipe creation, and staff supervision. You will be responsible for estimating costs, maintaining food records, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and initiative while working as part of a dedicated team. Join a supportive workplace that values your culinary expertise and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a bakery setting.
• Certification in cooking and food safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and maintain food records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and create new recipes.
• Prepare meals for events and manage food quality.

Skills

Supervision

Recipe Creation

Food Safety

Cost Analysis

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 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:

• Bakery

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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision:

• 11-15 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Cook Trade Certification
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties:

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate

Additional information Security and safety:

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits:

• Health care plan

Other benefits:

• Other benefits