Pastry chef and decorator

Independent Grocers Alliance; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Job summary

Independent Grocers Alliance in Canada seeks a pastry chef-decorator to join the bakery team. You will create and decorate cakes, handle customer requests, and uphold high standards of presentation and quality.

The role involves day and evening shifts with 25–40 hours per week, and is supported by training courses to develop pastry skills and career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in cake preparation and decoration.
• Strong customer service and ability to respond to special requests.
• Interest in pastry and willingness to learn through offered training courses.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers' needs and special requests by providing quality products that exceed expectations.
• Promote sales in the bakery department by offering innovative, fresh varieties.
• Plan production to meet establishment needs efficiently.
• Plan and control dry goods and perishable purchases to optimize quality and profits.

Skills

Cake decoration

Customer service

Education

Professional pastry degree

Job description

Number of hours per week : between 25and40

Shift :Day, Evening

Availability :Anytime

We offer employees competitive total compensation packages that vary by position and location. Some websites that display our job openings may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and offers for general comparison purposes, but are not provided by our organization or monitored for accuracy. We are happy to discuss position-specific compensation details with selected candidates to move forward in the recruitment process.

Become a pastry chef-decorator

Are you curious to learn more about food, are you motivated and resourceful?

In your family you are considered the expert in cake decoration and you care about the presentation of the desserts?

Then this is the job for you!

You may be wondering if you can apply if...

You have relevant experience in cake preparation and decoration?

YES! As long as you are interested in learning about this role, we want to talk to you!

Do you have a professional degree in pastry?

YES! We offer several training courses that will allow you to develop and we are always looking for and we are always looking for the next generation of bakers! Take the chance to join the family!

What might a typical day look like?

As a pastry chef-decorator, you will have to :

• respond to customers' needs and special requests by providing quality products that exceed their expectations;
• promote sales in the bakery department by innovating and ensuring exceptional product variety and freshness;
• plan production efficiently to produce a quantity that meets the needs of the establishment;
• plan and control dry goods and perishable purchases to optimize quality, product production and profits.

Advantages:

• Teamwork
• Flexible
• Skill development and advancement opportunities