pastry chef

Constantine; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary organization in Toronto is seeking a Pastry Chef for a permanent position. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience and be proficient in creating new recipes and supervising kitchen staff. The role includes managing food preparation for events and adhering to food safety regulations. A range of health and dental benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a culinary role, preferably as a pastry chef.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation and cooking.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Ranks of chefs: Pastry chef
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Safe Food Handling certificate; WHMIS Certificate
• Food specialties: Bakery goods and desserts, Chocolate

Work conditions and personal attributes

• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Personal suitability: Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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