Pastry Cook

**About NEO COFFEE BAR**

Established in August 2015, NEO COFFEE BAR’s focus is to bring the best coffees and classic, yet innovative, Japanese treats to the masses. The ideas for NEO COFFEE BAR’s desserts spring from the imagination of the head pâtissier, Shoma Takahashi, whose passion for baking shines in every bite, while professional baristas create a variety of drinks that are as beautiful as they are delicious. From providing a much-needed morning coffee, an afterwork pick-me-up pastry and everything in between, NEO COFFEE BAR is the dream café of coffee lovers and pastry aficionados alike.

We are currently looking for **Pastry Cooks**

**LOCATION**

Toronto, ON

**SALARY**

**$15.25/hour + tips (if applicable)**

**BENEFITS**

Aside from working at the best Japanese Coffee spot in Canada, you can participate in our:

- Staff discount across all Kinka Family group restaurants globally (KINKA IZAKAYA, KINTON RAMEN, JaBistro, NEO COFFEE BAR, KINKA SUSHI BAR IZAKAYA)
- Referral Program
- Flexible shift schedules available

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Operate and manage the pastry section of the kitchen and liaise with the General Manager to ensure a successful working environment.
- Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards
- Establish priority items for the day
- Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
- Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies
- Monitor food temperatures. Report any discrepancies
- Maintain inventory, stock levels, supplies, and equipment
- Comply and action all health, food safety and hygiene standards and policies
- Other duties may be assigned

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Experience**
- Minimum of 1 year of pastry/baking experience preferred
- Culinary certification or degree from culinary school preferred
- Food Handler or equivalent certifications are an asset

**Skills & Qualifications**
- Strong communication skills in English
- Positive attitude and excellent customer-oriented approach
- Team player - assist in a positive guest experience however necessary
- Strong attention to detail

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position works in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and requires standing for up to 8 hours per shift, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position also requires lifting up to 40lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder and shoulder to above head. This position also required twisting, turning, and reaching.

**About KINKA FAMILY**

Founded in 2009, KINKA FAMILY was born from our passion to revolutionize Japanese hospitality experiences and to bring original and flavourful Japanese food to the world. Today, we’re recognized as Canada’s largest Japanese restaurant brand, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants and cafés around the world.

We have several brands under our umbrella and each brand is unique in its concept to bring guests on a unique culinary journey unlike any other. As we look ahead, our standards for excellence in our food and service continue to be our guiding vision so that we can give our guests the best Japanese food experience.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

**Accommodation**

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

**Salary**: From $15.25 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- baking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety OR Food Handler's Certification (preferred)