Pastry Chef

Viaggio Hospitality Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Job summary

Viaggio Hospitality Group's Ancora in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead our pastry program. You will prepare cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, breads, tarts, and confections, and ensure high standards of taste and presentation.

You will supervise cooks, order ingredients, and manage equipment like convection ovens, mixers, proofer, and dough sheeter while maintaining food safety and daily cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 4+ years previous experience in food preparation as a chef/cook.
• Cook trade certification or equivalent training and experience.
• Clear conversational English language ability is required.
• Food Safe

Responsibilities

• Work independently to prepare and execute a variety of recipes for cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, breads, tarts, and confections.
• Execute pastry dishes consistently according to recipes and standards in taste and appearance.
• Maintain safe food handling and keep prep areas clean; participate in daily kitchen cleanup.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as convection ovens, dough mixers, proofer, dough sheeter, and cooler/freezer.
• Instruct and supervise cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare bread and components for plated desserts.
• Cost and conceptualize desserts with the chef.

Skills

Pastry

Desserts

Food Safety

Team supervision

Education

Cook trade certification

Tools

Convection ovens

Dough mixer

Proofer

Dough sheeter

Cooler/Freezer

Job description

PASTRY CHEF - ANCORA

Ancora is recognized as one of the finest dining experiences in the Vancouver area, specializing in fresh and innovative seafood combining flavours and techniques which embrace several diverse cultures, located in a modern setting with a spectacular waterfront location. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef.

Job Description

PASTRY CHEF - ANCORA

Ancora is recognized as one of the finest dining experiences in the Vancouver area, specializing in fresh and innovative seafood combining flavours and techniques which embrace several diverse cultures, located in a modern setting with a spectacular waterfront location. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef.

The Pastry Chef role includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• Work independently to prepare and execute a variety of recipes for cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, breads, tarts, and confections.
• Must be able to execute pastry dishes consistently according to the recipes and standards in terms of taste and appearance.
• Responsible for safe food handling and keeping food preparation areas clean. Take part in daily kitchen cleaning at the end of work shift.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring the proper functioning of equipment such as convection ovens, dough mixers, proofer, dough sheeter, and cooler/freezer.
• Instruct and supervise cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Preparation of bread, components for plated desserts
• Costing and conceptualizing desserts with the chef

Requirements

• 4+ years previous experience in food preparation as a chef/cook.
• Cook trade certification or equivalent training and experience.
• Clear conversational English language ability is required.
• Food Safe

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional Pay

• Tips

Work Location: In person