Pastry Chef – Artisan Pastry & ViennoiserieCreate Exceptional Pastries Worth Making a Destination For

At OLIVĒTTE, we believe exceptional bread, handcrafted pastries, thoughtfully prepared food, and expertly crafted coffee have the power to bring people together.

We're building one of Ontario's most exciting modern European and Pan-Mediterranean bakery cafés, where artisan craftsmanship, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality create unforgettable experiences.

We're looking for a skilled, creative, and passionate Pastry Chef with solid technical expertise in European pastry, laminated dough, and handcrafted desserts.

This position requires hands-on pastry production experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to consistently create beautiful, high-quality products in a fast-paced bakery environment.

If you're passionate about pastry craftsmanship, enjoy working with premium ingredients, and take pride in creating memorable products, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Pastry Chef, you'll play a key role in producing OLIVĒTTE's signature pastries and desserts while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, creativity, and consistency.

Your responsibilities include:

Artisan Pastry & Viennoiserie Production

- Prepare handcrafted pastries, croissants, viennoiserie, cakes, tarts, desserts, cookies, and specialty baked goods.
- Prepare, laminate, shape, proof, and bake croissants and other laminated pastries.
- Produce pastry components including creams, custards, mousses, ganaches, fillings, and glazes.
- Apply professional techniques in pastry finishing, glazing, decorating, and presentation.
- Maintain consistency in flavour, texture, appearance, portioning, and product quality.
- Monitor dough temperatures, lamination quality, proofing conditions, and baking results.
- Operate commercial mixers, ovens, proofers, refrigeration, and pastry equipment safely and efficiently.
- Identify and troubleshoot common pastry production and quality issues.
- Contribute creative ideas for seasonal pastries, specialty desserts, and new product development.

Pastry Operations & Quality Standards
- Follow established recipes,



production schedules, and presentation standards.
- Plan and organize daily production to meet demand while maintaining freshness.
- Coordinate with the Head Baker and pastry team to optimize equipment usage and production workflow.
- Support training and mentoring of junior pastry and bakery team members.
- Maintain proper ingredient preparation, storage, labeling, stock rotation, and inventory practices.
- Monitor production yields, minimize waste, and support efficient ingredient usage.
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
- Follow food safety, allergen management, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Participate in recipe testing, product development, and continuous quality improvement.

What We're Looking ForEducation & Experience

Candidates should have either

- A Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, or Pastry diploma/degree, plus at least 2 years of professional pastry or bakery experience.

OR

- At least 4 years of qualified pastry experience in a bakery, pâtisserie, hotel, restaurant, or comparable production environment.

Professional hands-on pastry production experience is mandatory. Required Skills & Qualifications

- Strong understanding of professional pastry techniques, ingredients, and production methods.
- Experience producing a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, and baked goods.
- Working knowledge of laminated dough, croissant production, and viennoiserie techniques.
- Proficiency in preparing pastry creams, custards, fillings, mousses, and other pastry components.
- Ability to maintain consistent product quality, presentation, and finishing standards.
- Experience operating commercial bakery and pastry equipment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and teamwork.




- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.

Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience in croissant lamination and European viennoiserie.
- Experience with French pâtisserie, entremets, choux pastry, and specialty desserts.
- Skills in chocolate work, glazing, decoration, and refined pastry presentation.
- Experience developing seasonal pastries and innovative flavour combinations.
- Experience in a premium pâtisserie, artisan bakery, or high-volume scratch bakery.
- Canadian Red Seal Baker certification, pastry certification, or equivalent.
- Valid Food Handler Certification.

Physical & Scheduling Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods in a busy pastry production environment.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, with assistance when required.
- Ability to perform repetitive pastry preparation and finishing tasks with precision.
- Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why Join OLIVĒTTE? This is more than another pastry job.

At OLIVĒTTE, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Work with premium ingredients and traditional European pastry techniques.
- Showcase your creativity through signature pastries, seasonal collections, and new product development.
- Collaborate with passionate bakers and pastry professionals committed to exceptional craftsmanship.
- Further develop your expertise in lamination, viennoiserie, and advanced pastry techniques.
- Work with professional bakery equipment in a purpose-built production environment.
- Grow professionally as OLIVĒTTE develops into a leading bakery-café brand.

About OLIVĒTTE OLIVĒTTE is a modern European and Pan-Mediterranean bakery café bringing people together through exceptional sourdough craftsmanship, handcrafted pastries, vibrant regional flavours, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality.

Our vision is to become one of Ontario's premier bakery-café brands, setting a new standard for quality, craftsmanship, and guest experience.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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