Job description

Job Summary

When you bring your natural talents and passion for food, we welcome you into our family. No matter your specialty or culinary background, we offer great rewards and opportunities to improve your skills. You will work closely with a team of inspired professionals who encourage and invite your contributions.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities and Duties**

The Chef de Partie is responsible for the oversight of all food production in a specified area of the kitchen This position supervises and directs kitchen staff; ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with established standards. This position prepares materials requisitions based on anticipated volumes and creates and executes recipes’ as directed by the Sous Chef and Executive Chef as per the established standards of operation.

Responsibilities will include prepping quality items such as breakfast pastries, cakes sweet tables, individual plated desserts, snacks and break items, baked goods and festive selection desserts dietary requirements and custom request.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintains knowledge of and adheres to objectives, policies, standards and procedures as set forth by the Executive Chef and management team.
- Directs others in the preparation and cooking of all items within the station according to established standards, based on comprehensive knowledge of food preparation requirements.
- Reads and interprets all menus and ensuring that mise en place for all menus is accurate and prepared in a timely fashion.
- Supervises and directs cooks assigned to stations and ensures that all duties are carried out as per the established standards of operation.
- Ensures the highest standards of quality in food presentation in a timely manner.
- Creates and executes recipes for specific ingredients as directed by Sous Chef.




- Prepares food and materials requisitions based on anticipated volumes.
- Read and interprets catering events orders and dining hall menu and ensures food is prepared to specified quality standards and appropriate quantities.
- Maintains and safe, clean and well-organized fridge, freezer, workstation, workspace and entire kitchen including equipment.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Shift Details

- May be required to work early mornings, afternoons and/or weekend shifts. Staff is scheduled in accordance with business needs.
- Education in Pastry Arts is preferred.
- Good knowledge and skill in production of cakes, pastries, petit fours, chocolate tempering, dessert plating, decorating etc.
- Must have proper knife handling skills and adhere to safety regulations.
- Have an understanding of dietary needs and allergies regarding pastries.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment, paying attention to detail and accurately completing orders as requested. Must be able to multitask.
- Minimum 5 to 6 years’ experience in a high volume culinary environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, interpret, create, and execute food and materials requisitions, food orders, and recipes.
- Ability to supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
- Must be physically able to lift 10-20lbs numerous times each day and up to 50 lbs. several times a day. Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs. frequently. Requires long periods of time standing, and frequent bending, overhead reaching, and twisting motions.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $19.50-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food

Experience:

- Baking: 7 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Toronto, ON M4X 1K2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Toronto, ON M4X 1K2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Cook (Pastry Chef de Partie) (Canada)
🏢 Sweet Addictions
📍 Canada