Overview

Éclair&Co; is a café and pastry shop in Waterloo offering a variety of freshly made pastries, desserts, and specialty drinks. We are looking for an experienced and reliable full-time Pastry Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, croissants, and desserts.
- Fill, glaze, and decorate éclairs with different flavours and toppings.
- Make cheesecakes, fruit mousses, crème brûlée, tiramisu, tarts and other specialty desserts.
- Prepare pastry creams, fillings, frostings, and decorations from scratch.
- Follow recipes and maintain consistent quality, taste, and presentation.
- Manage daily pastry production and ensure products are fresh and ready on time.
- Monitor ingredients, inventory, and supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow food safety standards.
- Work efficiently and independently while supporting the team.
- Help develop new pastries, desserts, and seasonal menu items.

Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in pastry preparation, baking or a similar commercial kitchen role.
- Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, and decorating.




- Must be highly independent and capable of managing the entire daily pastry production process with minimal supervision. This includes planning, preparing, baking, decorating, and ensuring all products are ready on time.
- Valuable time management and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, organized and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
- Food Handler Certification is an asset.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to be creative and contribute new menu ideas.
- Opportunity to grow with our café.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through Indeed. We encourage applicants to include photos of their previous pastry work or a portfolio if available.

Pay: $17.60-$25.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- How many years of professional pastry or baking experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable working independently and managing daily pastry production without supervision?

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Chef – Full Time (Waterloo)
🏢 Eclair&Co
📍 Waterloo