Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and passionate Assistant Chef who can also assist our Head Chef with daily breakfast preparation and kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing traditional Middle Eastern pastries, as well as knowledge of traditional Arabic breakfast dishes.

This is a versatile kitchen position requiring someone who is comfortable working in both the pastry and breakfast sections of the kitchen. The successful candidate will take pride in preparing high-quality food, maintaining traditional flavours, and ensuring consistency in presentation and taste.

Duties

Pastry & Bakery Preparation

- Prepare authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern pastries, sweets, and desserts.
- Assist in preparation of baking different varieties, shapes, and styles of baklawa and other baked goods.
- Prepare traditional sugar syrups, fillings, and pastry mixtures.
- Ensure consistency in flavour, texture, freshness, and presentation.
- Manage pastry preparation, baking schedules, and product storage.
- Maintain an organized and clean pastry preparation area.

Breakfast Preparation & Kitchen Assistance

- Assist the Head Chef with daily Middle Eastern breakfast preparation.
- Prepare traditional breakfast dishes such as foul medames, hummus, falafel, labneh, manakeesh, fatayer, shakshuka, and assorted breakfast platters.
- Assist with preparing eggs, vegetables, dips, spreads, and other breakfast ingredients.
- Help with food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation.




- Ensure breakfast orders are prepared efficiently and consistently.
- Assist the Head Chef during busy breakfast service periods.
- Help maintain proper food portions and quality standards.

Duties

- 60%: Arabic pastries, baklawa, and sweets.
- 40%: Assisting the Head Chef with breakfast preparation and service.

Kitchen Operations & Food Safety

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and pastry preparation areas.
- Follow proper food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure ingredients are properly stored, labelled, and rotated.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
- Minimize food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff.

Experience

- Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Arabic Sweets Chef.
- Knowledge of traditional Middle Eastern breakfast cuisine.
- Ability to work in both pastry preparation and general kitchen operations.
- Strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredients, and food preparation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a robust work ethic.

Starting Date: Beginning of December 2026

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Chef for Middle Eastern Breakfast & Pastries (Woodbridge)
🏢 Baklawa King
📍 Woodbridge