Pastry Cook

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini in Toronto seeks a Pastry Cook to contribute to a focused dessert program including pastries, desserts and confections. The role involves assisting in day-to-day kitchen operations, maintaining pastry standards, and producing high-quality cakes and desserts.

You will lead by example in a hands-on team setting, ensure recipes and costs are tracked, minimize waste, handle guest allergies, and support a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year professional pastry experience.
• 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 the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Lead by example as a hands on Chef de Partie 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.

Skills

Pastry experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

The Pastry Cook 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.

THE DAY TO DAY

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
• Lead by example as a hands on Chef de Partie 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 one year professional pastry experience
• 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

This is a full time position

Legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $19 - $23

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.