Pastry Cook

Company Overview

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality strives to mesmerize guests through unmatched quality, service, and culinary expertise within kitchens, dining areas, event spaces and offices. This is achieved by fostering a team driven by excellence, innovation, and passion. Those seeking a fulfilling career with extensive training, mentorship, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of recognition are encouraged to join.

Benefits Offered

• Gratuity earnings
• Extensive health, dental, and vision coverage including enhanced mental health benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support
• 50% dining discounts at all O&B establishments for employee plus up to three guests
• Opportunity to advance within one of Canada's premier hospitality firms

Role Description

The Pastry Cook will craft distinctive pastry items, desserts, and confections. This role supports upholding the Oliver & Bonacini standards in the pastry kitchen and developing a focused, impressive dessert program.

Daily Duties

• Support daily pastry kitchen operations as an active team member
• Serve as a hands-on Chef de Partie, modeling high standards for product quality and consistency
• Prepare all food items strictly following Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine guidelines
• Manage food costs by maintaining precise ingredient records for pastries
• Update and maintain recipe documentation and cost calculations for menu items regularly
• Minimize food waste through efficient practices
• Follow operational procedures, identifying and resolving organizational issues impacting efficiency
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and cleanliness protocols; remedy any shortcomings
• Accommodate special guest requests and allergy considerations to ensure satisfaction and safety
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional pastry experience
• Awareness of current trends in pastry presentation and preparation
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively both within a team environment and independently
• Culinary diploma or degree is advantageous
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Availability for full-time employment

Additional Details

This vacancy is currently open. Compensation ranges from $19 to $23 per hour.

Recruitment Process

Candidate screening may involve AI technology to facilitate fairness and efficiency. All outcomes are reviewed by the hiring staff to ensure thoughtful and personalized assessments.

Accessibility & Inclusion

The company is committed to an inclusive hiring process, providing accommodations upon request to ensure equitable access for all candidates.

Diversity Commitment

Oliver & Bonacini fosters and celebrates diversity in all forms and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Recruitment practices are structured to uphold fairness, equity, and equitable opportunity.