Pastry Chef - Canoe

About the role

Canoe, part of Oliver & Bonacini, is a Toronto restaurant serving contemporary Canadian cuisine inspired by the country's landscape, history and culture. It is looking for a Pastry Chef who can create unique offerings for guests, help maintain Oliver & Bonacini pastry standards and build a focused dessert program including pastries, desserts and confections.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team and lead by example as a hands-on Pastry Cook, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Prepare food to the standards set by the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Control food costs by keeping accurate records of pastry ingredients and recording, costing and updating recipes for all menu items.
• Keep food waste to a minimum and follow operating procedures, correcting any issues that affect operations.
• Adhere to health, safety and cleanliness standards and handle special requests and guest allergies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• At least five years of progressive pastry experience.
• A la carte, production and event experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current presentation and preparation trends.
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
• Culinary degree or diploma is an asset.

What we offer

• Base salary plus gratuity sharing.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal days.
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage.
• Discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Program and group life and disability insurance.
• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement and monthly dining allowance for you and up to three guests, plus a 50% dining discount.
• RRSP matching and tuition reimbursement.