Pastry Chef

Level A Professional Group; Whitby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Job summary

Level A Professional Group is seeking an experienced pastry artist / baker who can work independently without supervision. The right candidate will be efficient, organized, and comfortable managing their own production schedule with a high standard of finish and presentation.

This is not an entry-level role and is ideal for someone who takes ownership, can operate ovens and pastry equipment, and can produce consistent, visually appealing pastries for wholesale or retail use.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a pastry chef, baker, or pastry artist.
• Proven ability to work independently without supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, finish, and presentation.
• Experience producing a variety of pastry and baked goods in a small kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of baking fundamentals and consistency.
• Comfortable working alone and managing your own time.
• Reliable, efficient, and focused — no time-wasting.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce pastry and baked goods from start to finish.
• Follow recipes while maintaining consistency and quality standards.
• Manage your own workflow and production timing.
• Bake, finish, and prepare items for packaging and freezing where required.
• Use ingredients efficiently, track inventory and submit weekly orders.
• Operate ovens, mixers, and standard pastry equipment.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Wash your own dishes, tools, equipment and kitchen.
• Identify practical improvements for efficiency and product use.

Skills

Pastry chef

Independent work

Attention to detail

Baking fundamentals

Time management

Food safety

Tools

Pastry equipment

Job description

Pay: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced pastry artist / baker who can work independently without supervision. This role is suited to someone who is efficient, organized, and comfortable working alone while managing their own production schedule. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, manages their own production schedule, and holds themselves to a high standard of finish and presentation.This is not an entry-level role and is not suitable for someone who requires constant direction or oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently produce pastry and baked goods from start to finish
• Follow recipes while maintaining consistency and quality standards
• Manage your own workflow and production timing
• Bake, finish, and prepare items for packaging and freezing where required
• Use ingredients efficiently, track inventory and submit weekly orders
• Operate ovens, mixers, and standard pastry equipment
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Wash your own dishes, tools, equipment and kitchen
• Identify practical improvements for efficiency and product use

Products must be consistent, well-finished, and visually appealing.

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

• 3+ years experience as a pastry chef, baker, or pastry artist
• Proven ability to work independently without supervision
• Strong attention to detail, finish, and presentation
• Experience producing a variety of pastry and baked goods in a small kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of baking fundamentals and consistency
• Comfortable working alone and managing your own time
• Reliable, efficient, and focused — no time-wasting

Applicants without independent pastry production experience will not be considered.

Preferred Experience (Assets)

• Experience with traditional British or Scottish fare
• Production baking for wholesale
• Small-batch or traditional pastry production

Applicants without independent production experience will not be considered.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits available

• Dental care
• Extended health care