Pastry Chef

290 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

You take initiative, are professional and do not take short cuts. You are ready for a next step and want to take on more. As Pastry Chef at Peller Estates you will be a critical part of an experienced team that delivers world class experiences in food and wine on an established winery.

Opportunity

Chef Jason Parsons brings over 20 years of experience in fine dining. Work alongside Chef Parsons and his team in our gorgeous kitchen where you will acquire the skills, knowledge, contacts, experience, and confidence to take the next steps in your culinary career.

Competitive total pay, product and discounts, health benefits potential and a long term career path across our family of brands make this an opportunity worth considering.

Atmosphere

Peller Estates Winery is part of the APL family of brands and is a proudly Canadian winery crafting quality wines from the heart of Ontario's Niagara Peninsula - this is a world renowned destination If you are passionate about creating moments that blend wine and food and family and friends into one completely immersive experience, then you won't want to miss this opportunity

Responsibilities

The Pastry Chef we are looking for will be responsible for pastry kitchen production and creating beautiful and delicious pastries, desserts and baked goods that add to the experience of our guests and visitors. You will have an opportunity to create menus and work alongside the leadership team at Peller.

What We Offer

- Year round position

- Competitive hourly rate

- Employee gift card to be used on products, restaurant or experiences

- Access to our Employees Assistance Program, Learning Library and Development Seminars

- Potential to qualify for Healthcare Benefits after 6 months of employment

Credentials

- Must have experience in pastry production and plated desserts

- 2+ years working ideally within a bakery, restaurant or fine dining environment.

- Demonstrated strong attitude towards teamwork.

- Demonstrated strong communication skills.

- Proven results and knowledge of culinary terms and practices

- Chef/Pastry certificate-apprenticeship program not required but an asset

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

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