Junior Pastry Chef

**Our Company**

At Niche Bakers we are passionate about baking and giving our customers desserts, snacks and confectionary sweet goods. With over 27 years in the baking industry, Niche Bakers is a respected leader in the creative design and development of sweet goods. We are committed to continuous innovative ideas that to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. Our talented, dynamic, innovative people have supported us on this success journey, every step of the way. Join our dedicated, hard-working team, come grow with us

**Job Essentials**

As a key member of our R&D team, you will:

- **Support the Product Development Director** through all stages of new product development: concept creation, formulation, ingredient sourcing, bench-top prototyping, pilot plant trials, and full-scale commercialization.
- **Coordinate samples** and conduct testing to validate product design and functionality. Manage the full sample process, development timelines, first production trials, and ongoing quality checks for existing products.
- **Monitor post-launch product performance**, gather stakeholder and consumer feedback, and help implement improvements based on insights.
- **Maintain and manage formulation records** and product databases to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is available across departments.
- **Decorate or assist in decorating** a variety of baked and pastry items to meet product standards, customer requirements, and visual appeal expectations.
- **Develop and refine pastry recipes**, including cakes, tarts, laminated doughs, fillings, glazes, and specialty desserts, ensuring flavor, texture, and presentation excellence.
- **Oversee production of pastry items** for internal samples, trials, and presentations, ensuring consistency and adherence to R&D objectives.
- **Stay current with trends** in the baking and pastry industry to inspire innovation and creativity in product development.
- Maintain **clean, organized, and food-safe workspaces** in accordance with HACCP and internal standards.
- Perform **other related duties** as required to support team success and company growth.

**What You Bring**
- **Education**: College diploma in **Pastry Arts**, **Baking & Pastry**, **Culinary Arts**, **Food Science**, or a related field is required.
- **Experience**:0-2 years** of experience in a product development, bakery, or pastry kitchen setting.
- Experience in a **hotel pastry kitchen** or similar high-volume professional environment is considered an asset.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Knowledge of **baking and pastry ingredient functionality**, including emulsifiers, leavening agents, stabilizers, and sugars.
- Proficiency in preparing and decorating a range of baked goods and desserts.
- **Creative & Analytical Thinking**: A **creative mindset** with excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- **Project Management**: Comfortable **managing multiple tasks and timelines**, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- **Communication**: Excellent **oral and written communication skills** for collaboration across departments.

**What you can expect from us.**
- The opportunity to join our talented, dynamic, diverse and inclusive R & D team.
- You will have the opportunity to use your current experience, knowledge and skill to continue growing with us.
- Our supportive team will offer encouragement during your professional growth and development.
- You will have opportunities that are meaningful and impactful within the scope of your work assignments.
- Niche Bakers Corp. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain exceptionally talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niche Bakers Corp. will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-30