Pastry Cook - Luma

Luma; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to create unique dessert offerings. The ideal candidate will maintain high pastry standards, manage kitchen operations, and adhere to health and safety protocols while fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity.
• Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served.
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree / diploma

Food Handlers certification

First Aid certification

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 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 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 two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
• 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
• Food Handlers & First Aid certifications an asset
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift

Additional Information

• We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.

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At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.