Company Description

Cleese Catering is a premier provider of corporate and event catering, known for culinary excellence and personalized menus tailored to each client’s needs. The team delivers services for board meetings, conferences, weddings, and private dinners, focusing on quality ingredients sourced locally. Skilled chefs and dedicated staff work together to ensure high standards of service, attention to detail, and memorable dining experiences.

Cleese

Catering is committed to creating remarkable events through thoughtful menu design and professional execution.

Role Description The Pastry Cook is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON. This role involves preparing and baking a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for corporate and private events, following established recipes and presentation standards. Daily tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating baking equipment, decorating and finishing pastries, and ensuring consistent quality and portion control.

The Pastry

Cook maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with health and safety regulations, assists with inventory and ingredient ordering, and collaborates with the culinary team to develop new pastry items for custom menus. The role may also require occasional support for event setup and coordination of pastry service.

Qualifications

- Strong baking and pastry production skills, including experience working in a bakery or qualified kitchen.
- Creativity skills for developing and decorating pastries, desserts, and specialty baked items.




- Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards, with consistent adherence to sanitation practices.
- Foundational cooking skills to support broader kitchen operations when needed.
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or restaurant environments is an asset.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and manage multiple orders and deadlines.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules.
- Culinary or pastry certification, diploma, or equivalent practical experience preferred.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on premium corporate and private events
- Collaborative, professional culinary environment
- Opportunities for growth within the culinary team
- Exposure to diverse menus, cuisines, and large-scale catering operations
- Staff meals.

Hiring Proces

Our hiring process consists of two stages:

Stage 1 – Virtual Interview

Selected candidates will participate in a virtual interview to discuss their culinary experience, background, availability, and suitability for the role.

Stage 2 – In-Kitchen Culinary Assessment

Candidates who successfully move forward will be invited to our kitchen for a practical culinary assessment. This will include a demonstration of knife skills, food preparation, cooking techniques, organization, food safety, and overall culinary ability.

The assessment allows us to evaluate each candidate's practical skills and approach to working in a professional catering kitchen.

📌 Pastry Cook (Toronto)
🏢 Cleese Catering
📍 Toronto