Pastry Cook - Miller Tavern Yonge St.

Push Operations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Friendly team and culture

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The Miller Tavern is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook in Toronto to join our culinary team. You will report to the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, crafting innovative pastry recipes and plating premium desserts for guests.

Responsibilities include managing daily pastry tasks, creating desserts per menu, inspecting ingredients, developing recipes, costing, and ensuring food safety. Strong leadership, communication, and a positive work ethic are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Baking/pastry experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail with a creative flair.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day activities of the pastry team, including the ability to read orders and plate dessert during service hours, canape platter preparation and plating.
• Responsible for creating and preparing desserts in accordance with existing menu
• Inspect the quality of ingredients and accurately measure them for specific recipes
• Develop and execute recipes to the highest standards
• Assist the Pastry Chef in researching, developing, and costing of recipes; consistently thriving to upgrade food quality and presentation
• Ensure compliance with food handling safety regulation, health and safety workplace policies and procedures
• Attend meetings where required and communicate to all staff RE: policies and practices as they align with business practices

Skills

Baking/Pastry experience

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Creative flair

Professionalism

Education

Pastry culinary program

Food Safe certification

Job description

PASTRY COOK will report to the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef. He/She will play a key role in crafting innovative pastry recipes to produce premium quality desserts for our guests. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, a passion and enthusiasm for the profession, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage day to day activities of the pastry team, including the ability to read orders and plate dessert during service hours, canape platter preparation and plating.
• Responsible for creating and preparing desserts in accordance with existing menu
• Inspect the quality of ingredients and accurately measure them for specific recipes
• Develop and execute recipes to the highest standards
• Will be assisting the Pastry Chef in researching, developing, and costing of recipes; consistently thriving to upgrade food quality and presentation
• Ensure compliance with food handling safety regulation, health and safety workplace policies and procedures
• Attend meetings where required and communicate to all staff RE: policies and practices as they align with business practices

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of Baking/pastry experience
• Completion of related pastry culinary program
• Food Safe certification is an asset
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Great attention to detail with a creative flair
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Must be energetic with a passion for food and a positive outlook
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism (i.e. punctuality, commitment to the job, well-groomed, mannerly, great team work etc.)
• Long periods of standing and walking is required
• Repetitive use of hands, dexterity, bending down

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive Wages
• FUN Team and Culture
• Training, Development and Education Reimbursement

THE MILLER TAVERN recognizes its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and, upon request, will provide accommodation in the recruitment processes to the point of undue hardship.