Pastry Cook - Daryâ

  • Full-time

Company Description

A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Mediterranean cooking. Daryâ’s menu highlights a variety of flavours and textures—whether it’s a crunchy salad with a punchy vinaigrette or a slow-cooked lamb shoulder oozing with warmth and spice. Sharing and breaking bread among loved ones is at the core of Daryâ’s values, as its spirited, relaxed vibe lends itself easily to indulgent family-style dining.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive wages
  • Gratuity sharing
  • A comprehensive group benefits program 
  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Staff dining discount

Job Description

The Pastry cook will have the ability to create unique offerings for our guests. The candidate will assist in maintaining Freehand pastry standards and will help to produce a strong focused dessert program which will include pastries, desserts and confections.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
  • Lead by example as a hands on Chef de Partie 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, District Chef and Chef de Cuisine
  • Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
  • Ensure that all menu items have their recipes recorded, costs tallied and updated on an ongoing basis
  • 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

  • Progressive experience in a pastry capacity
  • Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
  • Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
  • Culinary degree/diploma an asset 

Additional Information

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