Pastry Cook - Canoe

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Discounted gym membership

Access to Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

Employee Referral Program

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Canoe, part of the Oliver & Bonacini family in Toronto, invites a pastry cook to join our celebrated pastry program. You’ll help create unique desserts and uphold pastry standards for a refined dining experience with a distinctly Canadian touch.

You will lead daily pastry kitchen activities, maintain quality and consistency, and manage costs while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure guest satisfaction and flawless service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in high volume restaurants doing production and service.
• 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.
• Ice cream, and dough knowledge an asset.
• This is a full time position.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

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 Pastry Chef.
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry.
• Ensuring all products are prepared and in store on a timely manor for opening.
• 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

Two+ years experience

Trends in presentation

Team player

Ice cream knowledge

Dough knowledge

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• Employee Referral Program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

This pastry role provides you with 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 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 Pastry Chef
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
• Ensuring all products are prepared and in store on a timely manor for opening.
• 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 two years experience in high volume restaurants doing production and service
• 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
• Ice cream, and dough knowledge an asset
• This is a full time position
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $19 - $21 / hour (+gratuities)

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