pastry chef

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization seeks a Pastry Chef to join their culinary team at a café and bakery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and relevant qualifications, including Cook Trade Certification. Responsibilities include menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food standards in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef for 2 to 3 years.
• Cook Trade Certification and Food Safety Certificate are essential.
• Experience with bakery goods and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items for the café.
• Supervise activities of kitchen workers and maintain food quality.
• Plan menus and instruct cooks.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Café
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities 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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program