Pastry Chef | Full Time | Downtown Toronto
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What you'll do
- Assist in the preparation of all desserts required for food operations
- Prepare items from scratch such as breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries and other desserts
- Set up, maintain and tear down the workstation according to food operations guidelines
- Taste all products made to assess quality
- Notify the Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef of any product shortages and equipment maintenance issues
- Prepare and serve products in accordance with established standards for portion size and presentation
- Keep an accurate count of all food prepared
- Ensure that there is no discrepancy between the amount of food needed and the amount of food prepared
- Plan the production of all baked goods to maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods at all times
- Operate food preparation equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Clean and maintain the workstation while demonstrating exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills
- Follow food hygiene guidelines when preparing food products and maintaining the work environment
What they're looking for
- Related post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required
- Red Seal may be requested
- All candidates must hold a Food Handler certificate
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Company Description
Looking for a change, an opportunity to show your exceptional skills, a chance to help lead and build a team? Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!
Contributing to The Well-Being and Quality of Our Consumers
The well-being of our consumers is at the heart of Sodexo's approach, customer engagement is integral in the services provided by Sodexo employees in various locations across Canada. We work closely with our consumers and clients to create an interactive and personalized environment for the well-being of everyone we serve.
Sodexo is proud to announce these nominations: 2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer; 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers; 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company; 2020 Parity Certification - Platinum level and Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level.
What We Can Offer You
Sodexo offers you a flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, access to ongoing training and development programs, and countless opportunities to grow within the company.
Job Description
Sodexo is growing! We are looking for a Pastry Cook to join our dynamic team. This position is a full-time role. You will be offered is a great team environment, work/life balance and the ability to cook healthy and appealing menus for consumers.
Qualifications
You are an experienced baker who enjoys working in a team environment, ensuring high quality results and meeting food safety, HACCP and OHS standards.
During your mandate with Sodexo, you will be asked to assist in the preparation of all desserts required for food operations. You will be required to prepare items from scratch such as breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries and other desserts. You will set up, maintain and tear down the workstation according to food operations guidelines, taste all products made to assess quality, notify the Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef of any product shortages and equipment maintenance issues. You will be asked to prepare and serve products in accordance with established standards for portion size and presentation, keep an accurate count of all food prepared, ensure that there is no discrepancy between the amount of food needed and the amount of food prepared, plan the production of all baked goods to maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods at all times.
You will be required to operate food preparation equipment according to manufacturer's instructions, clean and maintain the workstation while demonstrating exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills. You will follow food hygiene guidelines when preparing food products and maintaining the work environment.
You have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role with a focus on high production, excellent customer service and teamwork skills. Strong time management skills. You are able to work under pressure and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Related post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required. Red Seal may be requested.
PREREQUISITE: All candidates must hold a Food Handler certificate.
What's Next?
If you're looking for a role where you can truly impact the lives of others, click "I'm interested" for a quick 5-minute online application.
Additional Information
Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.
We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.
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