Pastry Cook

Location: Toronto, ON
Position: Pastry Cook
Employment Type: Part-time / Full-time
Compensation: $18–$20/hour + tips, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Pastry Cook to join our team.

You will be responsible for preparing and producing our desserts, pastry components, parfait ingredients, sauces, creams, and other menu items while maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, pays attention to detail, keeps their station organized, and understands that preparation and cleanliness are just as significant as the final product.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, creams, sauces, toppings, and other pastry components according to recipes and SOPs.
- Prepare and assemble Japanese-style parfaits and seasonal dessert items according to our presentation standards.
- Complete daily and weekly prep lists accurately and on time.
- Maintain consistent portion sizes, taste, texture, appearance, and quality.
- Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and prepared products.
- Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or missing ingredients to the manager.
- Keep the pastry station, equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Complete cleaning and closing duties as required.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
- Work efficiently during busy periods and prioritize tasks appropriately.




- Use slower periods productively for preparation, cleaning, organizing, and restocking.
- Communicate clearly with the manager and kitchen/FOH team regarding prep, inventory, and operational needs.
- Follow recipes and SOPs consistently rather than relying on personal judgment when specific standards are provided.
- Help train new pastry team members when requested.

Requirements

- Previous pastry, bakery, dessert, or professional kitchen experience is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing physical kitchen work.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Able to follow recipes, measurements, and SOPs accurately.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willing to perform cleaning and dishwashing when necessary.
- Available to work weekends and holidays when scheduled.

What We Look For

We value people who:

- Take initiative during downtime instead of waiting to be told what to do.
- Care about consistency and presentation.
- Work cleanly and efficiently.
- Communicate problems before they become bigger problems.
- Take ownership of their prep and responsibilities.
- Can maintain quality even when the store is busy.
- Are willing to learn and improve.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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