pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is looking for a Pastry Chef to create and prepare bakery goods and desserts. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, creating new recipes, and ensuring food quality. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and certifications in food handling and WHMIS. This position offers various health and financial benefits, and requires on-site work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Subsidised public transportation

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience required.
• Experience in preparing bakery goods and desserts.
• Flexibility and initiative are important.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes for various events.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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 on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Subsidised public transportation
• Wellness program