pastry chef

Cleese Catering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving catering firm in Toronto is seeking a Pastry Chef to create innovative recipes and prepare quality dishes for various events. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, manage kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained. Flexibility, organization, and a strong team spirit are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation and presentation of food.
• Consult with clients regarding events and plan menus.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Catering firm

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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