Pastry Chef

Compass Group North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Pastry Chef in Montreal. You will be responsible for the production and supervision of high-quality pastries while ensuring operational standards and leading a team in a creative environment. Ideal for candidates with a passion for baking and experience in culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef or relevant role.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or equivalent required.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure compliance with recipes, standards, and food costs.
• Manage kitchen maintenance and sanitation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Organization

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking

Job description

Working Title: Pastry Chef
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.00per hour
Address: 1 Place Ville Marie Montreal QC H3C 3A9
New Hire Schedule: lun-ven

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

Job Summary

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for running the pastry operations by creating, planning and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods

As a Pastry Chef, you will:

• Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods
• Ensure recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
• Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, provincial and corporate standards and regulations
• Supervise hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
• Help plan and implement seasonal menus
• Order and maintain pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels

About you:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Great organization and leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or in a relevant field
  

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.