Karam Cafe is looking for an experienced, creative, and reliable Pastry Chef to join our team.

We are looking for someone with strong pastry and baking skills who can consistently produce high-quality desserts, pastries, baked goods, and café products.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, passionate about presentation, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, and baked goods
- Prepare doughs, creams, fillings, sauces, and decorations
- Follow recipes and maintain consistent quality and portion standards
- Decorate and present products professionally
- Help develop new pastry, dessert, and seasonal menu items
- Maintain production schedules and ensure products are ready on time
- Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs
- Minimize food waste and maintain proper portion control
- Maintain a clean and organized pastry station and kitchen area
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
- Properly label and store ingredients and finished products
- Work closely with management and other kitchen staff
- Maintain consistent quality during busy production periods

Requirements
- Previous professional pastry chef, baker, or bakery experience is required
- Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques
- Experience preparing desserts and pastries from scratch




- Robust attention to detail and presentation
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
- Valuable organization and time-management skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards
- Flexible availability, including weekends when required

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cakes and dessert decoration
- Experience with laminated doughs, croissants, or similar pastries
- Experience developing new pastry or dessert products
- Previous café, bakery, hotel, or restaurant experience
- Food safety certification is considered an asset

What We Offer
- Friendly and professional work environment
- Opportunity to join a growing café
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Creative input into new pastry and dessert items
- Training and professional development
- Opportunities for long-term growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience

How to Apply Please apply through Indeed or send your resume to:

[email protected]

Please include “Pastry Chef Application” in the email subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Karam Cafe is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Pastry Chef (Edmonton)
🏢 Karam Cafe
📍 Edmonton