Pastry Chef

1 day ago

Toronto, Canada Kosh Chai Full time

Pastry Chef

About Us

At Kosh Chai, we’re committed to creating a warm and inviting environment for our guests, offering delicious and innovative kosher baked goods. We specialize in crafting high-quality pastries that bring joy to every bite, and we’re looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team as we open our new café.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities
- Pastry Preparation: Prepare a variety of kosher pastries, including cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and other specialty items, adhering strictly to kosher dietary laws and ingredients.
- Menu Creation: Collaborate with the café’s head chef and management team to develop new pastry items, seasonal offerings, and special promotions that align with our café's brand and theme.
- Kosher Compliance: Ensure all baked goods are in full compliance with kosher laws, including ingredient sourcing, preparation, and handling. Maintain proper separation between dairy and meat products.
- Quality Control: Oversee the quality of pastries, ensuring they meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and consistency. Perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory of baking supplies, ensuring that ingredients are fresh and properly stored. Work with management to place orders as needed.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient production. Train and mentor junior bakers and kitchen assistants as needed.
- Customer Interaction: Occasionally interact with customers, sharing insights into the ingredients and process behind our kosher pastries, fostering a welcoming and educational atmosphere.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role, preferably in a kosher or fine-dining environment.
- Strong knowledge of kosher dietary laws and the ability to maintain strict adherence to kosher principles.
- A creative and innovative approach to pastry design and flavor development.
- Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, including doughs, batters, and icings.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for baking and creating high-quality products that bring joy to customers.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to be part of a growing café with a strong sense of community
- Employee discounts on café products
- Creative freedom in pastry development

Pay: $20.83-$21.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-03

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