Pastry Cook - Luma

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto seeks a talented Pastry Cook to create delightful desserts and pastries. You will play a vital role in maintaining high standards and ensuring guest satisfaction in a vibrant kitchen environment. Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of pastry experience and a culinary degree, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount for all O&B locations

Employee referral program

Training and development opportunities

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of progressive pastry experience.
• Knowledge of current trends in presentation and preparation.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Company Description

Paying homage to Toronto’s rich, cultural landscape, Luma’s menu showcases global and Canadian artisanal cuisine featuring the finest local and regional ingredients. Our menu complements the warm, inviting dining room, designed with rich woods, leather, and stone, with outstanding floor-to-ceiling views of King Street West.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Employee referral program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to health, dental, and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

The Pastry Cook will create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Oliver & Bonacini pastry standards and will help produce a focused dessert program including pastries, desserts, and confections.

The Day to Day:

• Assist in the daily activities of the pastry kitchen team
• Lead by example as a hands-on Pastry Cook, ensuring quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all food is prepared to the standards set by the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of pastry ingredients
• Record, calculate, and update recipes and costs regularly
• Minimize food waste
• Follow operating procedures and address organizational issues impacting efficiency
• Adhere to health, safety, and cleanliness standards, correcting deficiencies
• Handle special requests and allergies to ensure guest satisfaction and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of progressive pastry experience
• Knowledge of current trends in presentation and preparation
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Culinary degree/diploma is an asset
• Food Handlers & First Aid certifications are assets
• Ability to stand for the entire shift

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest; only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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