Pastry Chef - Canoe

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Pastry Chef to craft unique desserts and pastries. In this exciting role, you'll lead a dedicated pastry team, ensuring the highest quality standards while managing costs and minimizing waste. With a commitment to culinary excellence, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and create inspired offerings that celebrate Canadian cuisine. Join a dynamic environment that values teamwork and creativity, and enjoy a range of perks including gratuity sharing, health benefits, and a monthly dining allowance. This is your chance to shine in a vibrant culinary landscape!

Benefits

Gratuity sharing

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Group life & disability insurance

Management uniform reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance

50% dining discount

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in pastry roles.
• Knowledge of trends in presentation and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all pastry products.
• Control food costs and maintain accurate ingredient records.

Skills

Pastry Preparation

Team Collaboration

Food Cost Control

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree/Diploma

Job description

With over 25 years of culinary history, Canoe continues to challenge creative boundaries in the spirit of celebrating Canada and its distinct provinces. Connecting people to place through contemporary Canadian cuisine; Canoe crafts-inspired dishes reflect our country’s diverse landscape, history and culture. Our chefs work closely with farmers and suppliers to source the finest ingredients from across the nation.

What’s in it for you?

• Gratuity sharing
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• 50% dining discount for all O&B
• RRSP matching
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

The Pastry Chef will have the ability to create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Oliver & Bonacini pastry standards and will help to produce a strong focused dessert program which will include pastries, desserts and confections.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
• Lead by example as a hands on Pastry Cook ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out for the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
• Ensure that all menu items have their recipes recorded, costs tallied and updated on an ongoing basis
• Ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
• Follow all operating procedures and identify and correct any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
• Ensure that all health, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
• Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
• A la carte, production and event experience preferred
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
• Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
• Culinary degree/diploma an asset

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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