Pastry Chef de Partie - Alforno Bakery & Café

Alforno; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Discounts

Career Growth & Development

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Alforno Bakery & Cafe, part of Teatro Group, is expanding its pastry team in Calgary, seeking individuals passionate about creating freshly baked pastries and desserts. The Pastry Chef de Partie will prepare, produce, and present high-quality pastries while upholding food quality, cleanliness, and safety.

You will work under the Pastry Sous Chef and Pastry Chef, train junior team members, and help ensure consistent, high-calibre presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years pastry experience in a similar environment.
• Diploma or degree in Pastry & Baking Culinary Arts is an asset.
• A valid Food Safety Certificate is required to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Train and support junior pastry team members when needed.
• Demonstrated creativity in food.
• Sound knowledge of the preparation of baked goods and desserts.
• Operate kitchen appliances (ovens, induction cooktops, gas burners, steamers, mixers, etc).
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies in storage areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Pastry & Baking Culinary Arts

Equivalent field degree (asset)

Job description

• Full-Time

Job Description

Alforno is expanding its pastry team and seeking individuals who are passionate about creating freshly baked pastries. The team collaborates to ensure high-quality baked goods and desserts meet guest demands. Joining Alforno means working alongside industry leaders in the Teatro Group, known for exceptional dining experiences. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods while maintaining company standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety. The Pastry Chef de Partie works under the Pastry Sous Chef and Pastry Chef, aiming for consistent, high-calibre food presentation.

Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At this time, we are not offering immigration sponsorship.

What are the duties to perform:

Alforno is expanding its pastry team and seeking individuals who are passionate about creating freshly baked pastries. The team collaborates to ensure high-quality baked goods and desserts meet guest demands. Joining Alforno means working alongside industry leaders in the Teatro Group, known for exceptional dining experiences. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods while maintaining company standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety. The Pastry Chef de Partie works under the Pastry Sous Chef and Pastry Chef, aiming for consistent, high-calibre food presentation.

Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At this time, we are not offering immigration sponsorship.

What are the duties to perform:

• Train and support junior pastry team members when needed
• Demonstrated creativity in food
• Sound knowledge of the preparation of baked goods and desserts
• Ability to operate all kitchen appliances (ovens, induction cooktops, gas burners, steamers, propane torches, mixers, sheeters, etc)
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies in storage areas
• Innovative, detail-oriented, quality-conscious
• Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a special place for bread, pastry, and coffee lovers passionate about creating a bigger meaning and culture behind the Alforno brand

What will you bring to the team:

• Positive Attitude! and unique attributes and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A minimum of 2 years of pastry experience in a similar environment
• A diploma or degree in Pastry & Baking Culinary Arts or an equivalent field is an asset
• A valid Food Safety Certificate is required to ensure safety and quality standards
• Self-starter, flexible, multitasking
• Extensive food handling and sanitation knowledge
• Self-motivated, positive, professional
• Recognizes and follows foodservice trends

We welcome applicants with transferable kitchen experience and culinary graduates who are ready to develop their baking skills.

Why Join Teatro Group?

• Health & Wellness Benefits – Eligible employees working 25+ hours per week can access group benefits after completing their 3-month probationary period, including dental, vision and extended health coverage, plus an additional $2,000 in mental health coverage.
• Employee Discounts – Enjoy employee discounts across Teatro Ristorante, Cucina, EAT, Alforno and Alforno Cafés.
• Career Growth & Development – Build your skills through training and explore opportunities to grow your career across Teatro Group.
• Employee Recognition – Be recognized by your peers through our quarterly recognition program, with Employee of the Quarter receiving a recognition prize.
• Be Part of Something New – Join the team and help shape Alforno’s next chapter in Canmore.

Our commitment to craft and technique spans Teatro Group's 30-year history. Since 1993, Teatro Group has been a proud cornerstone of Calgary's vibrant service and culinary fabric!