Pastry Chef

**_Hiring Pastry Chefs for two separate locations (Aurora and Thornhill) -Fulltime_**

We are seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the bakery’s brand and reputation.

**Responsibilities**:
Oversee day-to-day culinary operations

Check freshness and quality of ingredients

Assist in the development of menu items

Standardize recipes

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies etc. following traditional and modern recipes

Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.

Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting that fit within brand

Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation

Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently

Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel

**Qualifications**:
Previous experience in culinary arts, cooking, or other related fields

Knowledge of cost and labor systems

Passion for baked goods and new techniques

Strong leadership qualities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role

Great attention to detail and creativity

Organizing and leadership skills

Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, vegan, sugarless etc.)

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field Is an asset but not mandatory

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

**Salary**: $34,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)