Pastry Chef - Canoe

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity sharing

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Group life & disability insurance

Uniform/clothing reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance for all O&B,

50% dining discount for all O&B

RRSP matching

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Pastry Chef to elevate the pastry program across our dining venues. You will lead the pastry team, craft desserts, and ensure CAK dessert standards through careful recipe costing and presentation.

Responsibilities include day-to-day pastry kitchen duties, menu item accuracy, and accommodating guest dietary needs while maintaining quality, safety, and waste control. A culinary degree is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Lead by example as a hands-on Pastry Cook ensuring quality and consistency.
• Ensure all food prepared to Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine standards.
• Control food costs by maintaining records of pastry ingredients.
• Record recipes and keep costs updated; monitor waste.
• Ensure health, safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Handle special requests and guest allergies to ensure satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Teamwork

Menu development

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Food safety certification

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.

*Please note, this compensation package include base salary and gratuities in addition

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

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Accessibility & Accommodation
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