Pastry Cook

Support Daily Kitchen Operations - Assist the Chefs with day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparing, cooking, and servicing à la carte and buffet items while ensuring recipes, quality standards, and station readiness are maintained during service.

Lead and Develop Culinary Team Members: Train, mentor, and provide real-time coaching to cooks below Chef de Partie level, ensuring team members understand expectations and consistently uphold culinary standards.

Manage Kitchen Organization and Resources: Monitor kitchen expenses by minimizing food and labor costs, reducing waste, placing food orders through Birchstreet, requisitioning products, and submitting equipment repair work orders as required.

Minimum 3 years Baking & Pastry Arts experience

Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset

Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency with recipes, and plating

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Proven ability to work a station independently during peak service

Acts as a role model for junior cooks and actively supports kitchen culture

Demonstrates early leadership behaviors (ownership, accountability, anticipation)

Minimum 4 years culinary experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen

Red Seal Certification or recognized international equivalent required

Culinary School diploma or certificate is an asse

Strong attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy in recipes and plating

Proven ability to lead, organize, and communicate effectively in dynamic environments

Fosters a collaborative team culture with a positive, inclusive approach