pastry chef

L'OCA Quality Market; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local quality market in Ottawa is looking for a dedicated Pastry Chef to join their team. This full-time position offers flexible shifts including early mornings and weekends. Responsibilities include maintaining food cost records, developing recipes, and supervising kitchen staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3 to 5 years in pastry or a related field. Knowledge of bakery goods and desserts is essential. Competitive hourly wage of $36.00 to $38.00 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience in pastry or related field.
• Knowledge of bakery goods and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan and direct cooking activities.

Skills

Baking techniques

Recipe development

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Pastry Chef

Employer

L'OCA Quality Market

Location

340 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2N4 (On site)

Salary

$36.00 to $38.00 hourly (negotiated), 30 to 40 hours per week

Employment Terms

Permanent, Full-time. Shift options: Early morning, Morning, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift.

Starts as soon as possible. 2 vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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 for regular service or special guests/functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3 to less than 5 years in pastry or related field
• Knowledge of bakery goods and desserts

Who can apply?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-06

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