pastry chef

Isabella's Boutique Restaurant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local boutique restaurant in Toronto is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the kitchen team. In this role, you will supervise staff, create new dessert recipes, and ensure food quality standards are met. A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position is required, along with strong leadership skills. The position involves preparing food for both everyday clientele and special events, with an emphasis on high-quality bakery goods and desserts.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a pastry chef.
• Ability to supervise and instruct kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of food supplies and items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise activities of baking and cooking staff.
• Create new pastry recipes.
• Consult with clients for events like weddings.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Café
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available