Pastry Chef

Welcome to Playground, a thriving and internationally renowned gaming destination nestled just a short 15-minute drive south of downtown Montreal, within the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake. We're in the midst of a dynamic expansion, which includes the unveiling of our new gaming floors, the creation of a luxurious hotel, and the introduction of more specialized dining options.

**Position Overview**:
As a **_Pastry Chef_**, you will be the creative force behind our dessert menu. You'll craft a variety of delectable treats, ensuring they're not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Your responsibilities include ingredient management, training staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen.

**What we have to offer**:

- Competitive compensation_ ($24-$27/hour based on experience)_
- Flexible schedule options
- Discounts on food
- Comprehensive paid training
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Free parking
- Company-wide events
- Playground Cares volunteer opportunities

**Responsibilities**:

- Create our outlets’ dessert menu
- By following ESTABLISHED STANDARDS prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, etc.
- Decorate pastries using different icings and toppings to ensure a beautiful and exciting presentation
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Train staff on how to serve, present and keep the ultimate quality of our dessert menu
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment used for cooking
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
- Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
- Conduct the daily tour of all kitchens, to assess the quality and the quantities of each dessert item
- Uphold safety standards and implementation of training guides related to the safe operation of kitchen equipment

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years experience in pastry production, chef in a gourmet restaurant, hotel or high volume pastry shop
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Leadership skills
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
- Bilingual (French & English), both spoken and written is an asset
- Formal culinary training is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Good ability to adapt and work with team members from different cultures
- Dynamic, motivated and efficient
- Holds a food handler training certificate with MAPAQ
- Capable of standing and walking for a long period of time
- Capable of lifting and carrying loads of up to 25lbs
- Capable of kneeling, pushing and pulling
- Comfortable using ladders, stairs and ramps
- Must have a valid Canadian working visa

**_ *The list of tasks specified above is not exhaustive, the function will require constant_**_ adaptation to high activity situations and specific customer relationship management.*_**
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Bienvenue chez Playground, une destination florissante de renommée internationale en matière de jeux nichée à seulement 15 minutes au sud du centre-ville de Montréal, sur le territoire mohawk de Kahnawake. Nous sommes au cœur d’une expansion dynamique qui comprend l’inauguration de nouvelles étages dédiées au jeu, la création d’un hôtel luxueux et la création de restaurants spécialisés.

**Aperçu du rôle**:
En tant que**_ Pâtissier/ Cheffe Pâtissière_**, vous serez la force créative derrière notre menu de desserts. Vous créerez une variété de délices, en veillant à ce qu'ils soient non seulement délicieux, mais aussi magnifiquement présentés. Vos responsabilités incluent la gestion des ingrédients, la formation du personnel et le maintien d'une cuisine propre.

**Ce que nous offrons**:

- Rémunération concurrentielle _(24 à 27$/heure en fonction de l'expérience)_
- Possibilités d’horaires flexibles
- Rabais sur la nourriture
- Formation complète rémunérée
- Possibilités d’avancement
- Stationnement gratuit
- Événements organisés par l'entreprise
- Possibilités de bénévolat pour Playground Cares

**Responsabilités**:

- Créer les menus desserts de nos restaurants
- En suivant des NORMES ÉTABLIES, préparer une grande variété de desserts commes des gâteaux, des biscuits, des tartes, des pains, etc.
- Décorer les pâtisseries de différents glaçages et de différentes garnitures pour assurer une présentation jolie et attrayante
- Contrôler les quantités d’ingrédients de pâtisserie comme la farine, le sucre, etc. et placer les commandes en conséquence dans le respect du budget
- Former le personnel sur le s