Pastry Chef de Partie, CIBC Square, Toronto, ON

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Toronto seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to oversee pastry operations. Responsibilities include supervising production, ensuring safety standards, and planning menus. Candidates should have proven experience, relevant culinary education, and leadership skills. Join a company committed to a diverse workforce and exceptional culinary service.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental Health and Wellness initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
• Experience working with ingredient limitations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily production of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure recipes and standards are followed.
• Monitor sanitation of the pastry kitchen.
• Help plan seasonal menus.
• Order and maintain pastry supplies.

Skills

Proven experience as Pastry Chef

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Creativity

Knowledge of sanitation principles

Baking techniques

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, or baking

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com . We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Working Title: Pastry Chef de Partie, CIBC Square, Toronto, ON

Employment Status: Full-Time

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour

Address: 81 Bay Street Toronto ON M5J 1E6

New Hire Schedule: 5am baking

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we're here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that's why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Eurest Dining?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for running the pastry operations by creating, planning and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will:

• Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods
• Ensure recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
• Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, provincial and corporate standards and regulations
• Supervise hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
• Help plan and implement seasonal menus
• Order and maintain pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels

About you:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Great organization and leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or in a relevant field

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.