Pastry Chef

**About Us**
We are a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive bakery, committed to offering a friendly work environment with ample room for growth. We specialize in creating exquisite cakes, cupcakes, and desserts that delight our customers and celebrate life’s special moments.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Recipe Execution**: Follow established recipes and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
- **Recipe Development**: Develop recipes for our pastry displays in alignment with our brand’s vision.
- **Baking & Mixing**: Prepare and bake cakes, cupcakes, and a variety of desserts with precision and care.
- **Decoration**: Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and pastries to meet high aesthetic and taste standards.
- **Buttercreams & Fillings**: Create and flavor buttercreams, ganaches, and dessert fillings.
- **Inventory Management**: Track ingredients and supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- **Equipment Maintenance**: Clean and maintain kitchen tools and appliances to uphold health and safety standards.
- **Dishwashing**: Participate in dishwashing duties as necessary to maintain a clean workspace.
- **Daily Cleaning**: Contribute to the daily cleaning of all areas to ensure a pristine environment.

**Qualifications**
- Graduation from a recognized pastry school or equivalent high-level training in pastry arts.
- Previous experience in a similar role or a proven track record of relevant skills and expertise.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
- Capability to thrive under pressure and adapt to special or unexpected situations.
- A willingness to learn and master new skills from our experienced staff.
- A commitment to continuously advancing your pastry skills and knowledge.

**Requirements**:

- Must be located within commuting distance of our bakery + studio in Surrey, BC.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be available for immediate employment.

**Application Note**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Pastry: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-20
Expected start date: 2025-01-05