Pastry Sous Chef

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to oversee the production of pastries and desserts. This role involves managing culinary teams, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment. Candidates should have proven experience as a Pastry Chef, leadership skills, and a valid Food Handler Certificate. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 per year and is part of a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef or in a relevant role.
• Experience supervising culinary teams in a large-volume environment.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and baking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure recipes are followed and food costs are controlled.
• Maintain accurate records of production and food handling.
• Lead station operations ensuring flawless service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry arts, baking

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K‑12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy‑eating solutions.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000

Disclaimer: The base salary range represents Compass Group Canada’s pay grade range for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The pay range listed above is not reflective of Compass Group Canada’s total compensation for employees.

Job Summary

How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for running the pastry operations by creating, planning and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate the daily production of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency are consistently met.
• Ensure recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensure accurate records and logs, including production, consumption, waste, cleaning, and temperature logs.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, provincial and corporate standards and regulations.
• Act as Manager for all hourly associates within the kitchen, including training, coaching, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Lead station operations for all meal periods, ensuring flawless service and full menu execution.
• Help plan and implement seasonal menus.

About you:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role.
• Experience supervising culinary teams, preferably in a large‑volume environment.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Great attention to detail, creativity, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.).
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry arts, baking or in a relevant field.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.