Pastry Cook - Canoe

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Toronto is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to assist in creating unique dessert offerings, with a focus on ice creams and doughnuts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in pastry, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a part-time role offering a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in pastry.
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Lead by example as a hands-on Pastry Cook.
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all pastry ingredients.
• Ensure all products are prepared and in store on time for opening.
• Adhere to health, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

The Pastry Cook will have the ability to create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Freehand Hospitality pastry standards and will help to produce a dessert program with a strong focus on ice creams, frozen desserts, and doughnuts.

The Day-to-Day :

1. Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
2. Lead by example as a hands-on Pastry Cook, ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
3. Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards set out by the Executive Pastry Chef
4. Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all pastry ingredients
5. Ensure all products are prepared and in store on time for opening
6. Minimize food waste
7. Follow operating procedures and address organizational issues impacting effectiveness
8. Adhere to health, safety, and cleanliness standards, correcting deficiencies as needed
9. Handle special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
10. Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in pastry
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
• Self-starter with strong communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Culinary degree or diploma is an asset
• Knowledge of ice cream and doughnut preparation is an asset

Additional Information :

• We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality's Diversity Commitment

We are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, fostering fair and equitable working environments.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Part-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Experience : 2+ years

Vacancy : 1