Pastry Cook
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
Bridgette Bar Toronto is looking for a pastry cook to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The pastry cook is responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, food preparation, inventory control, and expert time management. If you enjoy a creative, fast-paced work environment, and love working in a team environment, this is the job for you.
WHO WE ARE
Concorde Group first entered Calgary’s hospitality scene in 1987 and 36 years later has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitality companies.
Since opening in 2016, Bridgette Bar has received numerous awards and recognition including appearances on Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants, Avenue Magazine, the Calgary White Hat Restaurant award, and more. Our drink list is a creative catalogue of crushable cocktails, high-octane originals, craft beers, and a wine list that both hedonists and geeks will appreciate. For our food, you won’t find us using descriptors like seasonal, fresh, or locally sourced because all of those are a given. All set in a historic, mid-century inspired setting to keep things interesting.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive hourly wage
- Tips
- Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Prepare baked goods and dessert menu items.
- Follow recipes and instructions accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry workspace.
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Assist the Pastry Chef with daily production and ensure the highest calibre of food presentation is achieved.
- Ensure all kitchen items ordered from suppliers are correct and checked for quality as per restaurant’s standards.
- Ensure all inventory of food and equipment is accounted for and secured upon closing of kitchen.
- Execute ad-hoc duties as required.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent experience through a pastry school.
- Strong organizational and time management skills required.
- Experience working more than one station at a time is preferred but not required.
- Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and customers.
- WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired.
- Food Safe Certification is required but can be obtained within 30 days of being hired.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
If you are a current employee of a Concorde Group venue you must first discuss your candidacy for the position with your direct manager. Once you have obtained your managers’ support, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications through Jobvite and indicate that you are a current Concorde Group employee on the application form. *This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description may not be entirely inclusive of all duties or qualifications required of an individual in this position.