Pastry Cook - Auberge du Pommier

  • Part-time

Company Description

The original jewel in the Oliver & Bonacini crown and a North Toronto icon, Auberge du Pommier has been serving guests since 1987. The restaurant exudes a quiet confidence, reflecting our commitment to culinary excellence and inspired service. Our cuisine is traditional French, with innovative North American influences, and our seasonal menus are elegant and genuine celebrations of fine food.

What's in it for you?

  • Gratuity Sharing 
  • Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
  • 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

The Pastry Cook will have the ability to create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Freehand Hospitality pastry standards and will help to produce a dessert program which will have a strong focus on ice creams, frozen desserts, and doughnuts.

Core Values:

  • You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage 
  • You value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity
  • You value positivity, honesty and respect 
  • You aim to leave lasting, positive impressions on every guest through intelligent, enthusiastic and emotional service.
  • You celebrate diversity and recognize that we are strongest when we apply the sum of our personal energies, our collective genius

The Day to Day:

  • Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
  • Lead by example as a hands on Pastry Cook ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
  • Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out for the Executive Pastry Chef
  • Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
  • Ensuring all products are prepared and in store on a timely manor for opening.
  • Ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
  • Follow all operating procedures and identify and correct any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
  • Ensure that all health, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
  • Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
  • Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
  • Self Starter, strong communication skills
  • Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
  • Culinary degree/diploma an asset
  • Ice cream, and dough knowledge an asset

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.