Pastry Cook

**Job Purpose**:
This person plays a key role in surpassing guest expectations and providing an incredible culinary experience that inspires guests to keep coming back for more. The Pastry Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality, delicious food, breads, plated desserts, and petit fours in a thoughtful, consistent, and timely manner according to Pearle Hospitality’s high standards. This is someone who should be passionate about the culinary arts and creating unique menu items for guests to enjoy that will exceed their expectations and tantalize their tastebuds.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Deliver above and beyond guest experiences through the execution of high-quality and delicious food, while highlighting genuine and thoughtful hospitality.
- Assist Pastry Chef with pastry operations and preparations.
- Ensure station is prepared and mise en place is complete before meal service.
- Accept and perform additional tasks as required for optimal performance of the restaurant.
- Actively represent and promote Pearle Hospitality’s core values within the workplace.
- Act as an ambassador of The Cambridge Mill and Pearle Hospitality.
- Follow company policies and procedures as defined and outlined by Pearle Hospitality.
- Follow all Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe work environment for all guests and team members.
- Adhere to all cleanliness and sanitization practices.
- Maintain professional appearance and act with integrity and honesty.

**What we would like you to bring to the position**:

- **Communication**:Listen attentively to direction from Pastry Chef and Chef, and communicate with other Cooks to ensure meal components are being produced on time and to standard.
- **Adaptability**: Ability to remain poised and professional in a fast-paced environment and positively interact with a variety of diverse guests and team members.
- **Attention to detail**: Produce menu items to expectations of guests and remain mindful of any specific accommodations noted for the dish, including any allergies or dietary restrictions.
- **Positive attitude**: Exhibit a passion for the culinary arts and a desire to learn from kitchen leaders and other team members.

**Why join Pearle Hospitality team at Cambridge Mill**:

- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality restaurants, golf, hotels and spas
- Training and Development
- Growth opportunities
- Amazing team and company culture
- Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Cambridge Mill can accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON N1R 1P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location

(ETT: Bread Bars, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

**Experience**:

- Pastry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person