Pastry Chef

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Supervise the daily production of all cookie dough products and other desserts
- Take lead in the recipe development, planning, and implementation and of new cookie dough products and desserts
- Ensure recipes and standards are followed to ensure consistency and quality, food costs are controlled, and daily production based on production needs
- Ensure that all products are of the highest quality and presentation
- Ensure maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen and equipment that meets/exceeds business, provincial, and federal standards and regulations
- Supervise staff, including interviewing, training, mentoring, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
- Ensure daily/weekly supplies and products are ordered to ensure appropriate inventory levels
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area
- Work effectively in a team-oriented environment

**Knowledge and Skill Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role
- A passion for pastry and desserts
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or in a relevant field
- Must have a valid Food Handler Certificate
- Ability to follow instructions and recipes perfectly to ensure consistency and quality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Great organization and leadership skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all precautions as outlined by the Ontario/Federal Government as well as Guelph Health Unit.

**Experience**:

- Pastry Chef or relevant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location