Pastry Cook - Marigolds and Onions

Proof Of The Pudding; Toronto; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Marigolds and Onions in Toronto is seeking a Pastry Cook for a seasonal contract ending in September. You will assist the Pastry Chef in producing a variety of pastries and desserts, including cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, mousses, custards, sauces, and compotes.

Bake breads and ensure quality, presentation, and consistency across all pastry products. Ideal candidates have strong pastry skills, safe food handling, English fluency, and clear communication with teammates and managers in a

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of food preparation.
• Working knowledge of pastry & dessert preparation.
• Safe food handling practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and managers.
• Familiarity with pastry related skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies.
• Create mousses, custards, sauces, and compotes.
• Bake a variety of breads and other pastry items.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards for all pastry products.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Dessert preparation

Food safety

English proficiency

Team communication

Job description

Marigolds and Onions provides customers across the GTA with a one-stop-shop catering experience. From daily drop-offs to large-scale events, our commitment to our clients is unsurpassed. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Toronto, we have grown into one of Toronto’s leading catering and event production companies. We proudly serve major professional firms, venues, charitable organizations, and some of the city’s largest sporting events.We are hiring Pastry Cooks to prepare a variety of pastries and desserts according to M&O recipes and standards. This is a contract role and will conclude in September.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork under the direction of the Pastry Chef to prepare and assist in the production of a variety of baked goods and desserts.Prepare cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies.Create mousses, custards, sauces, and compotes.Bake a variety of breads and other pastry items.Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards for all pastry products.SCREENING QUESTIONSAre you legally eligible to work in Canada?Do you have any restrictions on the number of hours you can work per week?Are you able to reliably commute or travel to the event location?QualificationsWorking knowledge of food preparation.Working knowledge of pastry & dessert preparationSafe food handling practicesWorking knowledge of mixers, other large equipment.Comprehensive understanding of the English language.Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and managers.Familiarity with pastry related skills.SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIESTechnical Proficiency: Comfortable learning and using event technology systems and troubleshooting issues quickly.Communication: Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues and solutions.Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.Problem Solving: Capable of identifying and resolving issues efficiently under pressure.Adaptability: Comfortable working flexible hours and adjusting to changing operational needs.Reliability: Dependable attendance and commitment to supporting the event team.Work EnvironmentThis position will spend 100% of the time standing.Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.Will be required to use standard kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, and blenders.Our Hiring ApproachWe are committed to a fair and human-centered recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen resumes, evaluate applications, or make hiring decisions. All candidates are assessed directly by the hiring team.