About the Role

The Pastry Cook supports the Pastry Lead in producing high-quality baked goods for Neighbourly Coffee. Working as part of a collaborative kitchen team, you will follow recipes with precision, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and contribute to the warm, community-centered atmosphere that defines everything we do at 12 Neighbours.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare baked goods according to established recipes, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Support the Pastry Lead with daily production tasks and kitchen operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with food safety standards.
- Use and care for kitchen equipment properly and safely.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful team agile in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Adapt to shifting priorities and the evolving needs of the community we serve.

What We’re Looking For

You bring professional kitchen experience, attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to be part of a team that shows up for people.

- Baking Skills: At least one year of experience cooking or baking in a professional kitchen setting.
- Precision: Proven ability to read and execute recipes with accuracy and care.
- Organization: Ability to stay organized and maintain order during busy service periods.
- Equipment Competency:



Comfortable using and maintaining standard kitchen tools and equipment safely.
- Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills and a constructive, respectful approach to working with others.

About Neighbourly Coffee

The Café and Customer-Facing team is at the heart of daily community life at 12 Neighbours. As one of the most visible parts of the organization, this team plays a key role in creating a warm, welcoming environment that reflects our values of dignity, inclusion, and hospitality.

Every interaction — whether it’s serving a cup of coffee, cooking a meal in the back, answering a question, or offering a moment of connection — is a chance to show care and build trust. Team members are expected to bring a spirit of friendliness, patience, and professionalism to their work, helping every person who walks through our doors feel seen, respected, and at ease.

Neighbourly Coffee helps set the tone for the community. Through kindness, presence, and a sincere commitment to connection, each team member helps make Neighbourly Coffee more than just a place — it’s a space where people feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and at home.

Pay: $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Experience:

- baking or pastry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Cook (Fredericton)
🏢 12 Neighbours Community
📍 Fredericton