Second Cook (Pastry)

Metro Toronto Convention Centre Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent convention center in Toronto seeks a Second Cook (Pastry) to join the Kitchen department. The ideal candidate should have a relevant baking certificate and 3-4 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen. Key responsibilities include preparing food items, designing celebration cakes, and adhering to baking standards. This position is unionized and applicants can apply online by August 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years baking/pastry experience in a high volume production kitchen.
• Understands bakers percentages.
• Knowledge of mixing techniques for sponges, breads, mousses, etc.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily production sheets and prepare necessary food items in accordance with standards.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Design, produce and decorate celebration cakes and assorted pastries.

Skills

Baking and Pastry skills

Service-oriented mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant Baking and Pastry certificate

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is Canada’s most successful convention and trade show facility. The MTCC welcomes approximately 1 million visitors each year, hosting a variety of events from meetings and conventions to public shows and galas. The Centre is an economic driver, a proud supporter of the community, and a meeting place where meaningful connections are made. Our people are the Centre, offering a culture that values work-life balance, benefits, professional development, wellness, and fun.

Want to take a look behind the scenes? Visit our employee Instagram page: @lifeatmtcc

Job Description

A Second Cook (Pastry) position in the Kitchen department has become available. Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef and the Assistant Pastry Chef, the candidate must be enthusiastic, organized, and service-oriented. This position requires flexibility and shift work, including early days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily production sheets and prepare necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Understands bakers percentages.
• Design, produce and decorate celebration cakes, confections, special amenities, breakfast pastries, sugar work, chocolate work and assorted pastries.
• Knowledge of mixing techniques for sponges, breads, mousses, etc.

Job Skills and Requirements

• Relevant Baking and Pastry certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3-4 years baking / pastry experience in a high volume production kitchen

This is a unionized position. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, employees in this role may become eligible for full-time status based on the number of hours worked annually.

For a behind the scenes look at how our team helps our customers create successful events, visit our Instagram page: @lifeatmtcc

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application online no later than August 8, 2025.

Note: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. During any stage of the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.