pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join their team in a vibrant culinary environment. This role involves creating exquisite bakery goods and desserts, supervising a dedicated kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest quality in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and the ability to innovate in recipe creation. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in an organization committed to excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting and are ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Subsidised public transportation

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a culinary role, preferably as a pastry chef.
• Safe Food Handling and WHMIS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items for meal preparation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train them in food preparation techniques.
• Create new recipes and plan menus to meet quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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

• 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

• Subsidised public transportation
• Wellness program