Soho House Toronto

**Who We Are** We are a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally. Soho House is a space for its diverse membership and teams to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact. **The vibe** At Soho House culture is everything and we believe that our Houses are only as good as the people who work within them. Whether it's a private members' club, hotel, restaurant, spa or gym each of our sites has its own style and atmosphere. We aim to make sure that all our guests and members have a great time and we firmly believe it's our people who make that happen. **The team** Our Culinary Management team are leaders curating experiences through food while overseeing kitchen department. The team prides themselves in collaborating with local farms and producers. Food first and focused on delivering seasonally influenced and innovative dishes in fast paced environment without sacrificing quality results. Our team of passionate chefs develop their teams to grow and deliver consistency in fast-paced and demanding environments. **The role** At Soho House a **Pastry Cook **collaborates with the Executive Chef to create, craft and develop simple, rustic, approachable yet rememberable desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Responsible for all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen and comfortable prepping, production, a-la-carte and COGS. A Pastry Cook is efficient and effective in the pastry kitchen and experienced in executing high quality treats, tastes and recipes. A successful Pastry Cook is a critical member of the team due to a diverse and specialized skill set and proven ability to execute all menu items, work every station and properly from prep-to-plate as well as deliver consistent pastries through production. **Main Duties** - Well-versed on preparing delicious, house made pastries, following recipes, contributing creatively and working autonomously on all pastry stations to deliver a-la-carte or production-based pasty's in fast-paced and demanding environment - Support Executive Chef on the line and with inventory as well as the purchasing of goods to ensure kitchens are functioning at optimal performance with a sustainable food cost while also maintaining wastage, oven temps and quality to reduce additional costs and educate line staff of the COGs and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company - Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, worker's comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable - Precise attention to detail and efficient in creating a-la-carte dish(s), including family meal - Support Executive Chef by assisting with end of shift reports and handover sheets - Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10 - Positive influence for teams under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff moral - Attend "Cook House" trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members on areas they are looking to go - Be flexible on whatever duties or tasks you are asked to perform - Be available to help and collaborate with other stations if requested or needed - Maintains the Health & Safety standards as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Canada **Required Skills/Qualifications** - Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals - Strong understanding of making pastry dishes from scratch and plating a-la-cate and production - Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations - Food handler's certificate - Strong communicator, able to take direction, team player and motivator - Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team and arrive to work prior to scheduled start to ensure you have appropriate time to situate, eat and be briefed on previous service and anticipated service - Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday's (as needed) - Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch **Physical Requirements** - Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands. - Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours. - Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the kitchen and storage areas to others. - Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift of up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly. - Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water. - Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required. **Why work with us...** Soho House offers competitive compensation pac