Pastry Chef

Chios Artisan Bakery is looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to produce high-quality artisan pastries, viennoiseries, individual desserts, and small cakes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in pastry arts and a passion for creating beautiful, delicious products that reflect the quality, craftsmanship, and European inspired character of Chios.

Responsibilities

- Produce artisan croissants.
- Create a variety of pastries, tarts, and other viennoiseries.
- Prepare individual desserts, including tiramisu, mousse cakes, cheesecakes, and other refined dessert offerings.
- Produce individual cakes, mini cakes, and seasonal specialty desserts.
- Develop new recipes, flavours, and seasonal creations for the café's menu.
- Ensure consistent product quality, taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety in the pastry kitchen.
- Manage ingredient preparation, storage, freshness, and inventory.
- Minimize food waste through proper production planning and ingredient management.




- Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements and maintain consistent product availability.

What You Bring
- Previous professional experience in pastry production is required.
- A diploma or certificate in Pastry Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated experience making croissants, laminated doughs, individual desserts, and cakes.
- A portfolio of pastry and dessert creations is required as part of the application.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and ingredient handling.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and an eye for elegant presentation.
- Ability to work independently, manage production priorities, and maintain consistent quality.
- Food Handler Certificate required.
- A passion for artisan baking, quality ingredients, and creating distinctive products.

Job Types: Full-time, Part time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Chef (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
🏢 Chios Artisan Bakery - Cafe - Aperitivo
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake