Pastry Chef / Baker

Meaty Eats is a specialty retailer focusing on Fresh Organic Meats and Charcuterie, as well as in-house Breads, Pastry and Prepared Foods. We operate two locations in the GTA, focusing on customer experience.
In support of the Operations Manager, Pasty Chefs / Baker's play a critical part in delivering our food service and culinary programs. Through the preparation of various breads, baked goods, desserts, and pasty, they help us achieve our mission to be the trusted choice for value-added meat products in the GTA.
A background in food service or hospitality with at least 2+ years of experience working in a commercial/production kitchen or similar environment, a sincere respect for food, and commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards will prove pivotal in the fulfillment of their duties.
Main Duties
Plan, implement, and manage daily operations
Prepare a wide variety of top tier goods such as breads, pastries, cakes, ice creams, pies
Decorate pastries using advanced & unique methods so that they are appealing to the eye
Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations
Check the quality of the material and the condition of the equipment
Keep a clean work space.
Train, guide, and motivate assistants
Adhere to health and safety standards
Help train retail store associates on products, including talking points, to assist in delivering a world-class shopping experience.
Other duties as required
Requirements
Previous working experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker for 4+ years
Complete knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless, etc.)
Physically capable of being on foot for an entire shift and can lift 50lbs
Friendly attitude, Punctual, Focused & Driven
Strong communication and customer service skills
Working Conditions
Commercial kitchen and retail store environment
Working with refrigerated and frozen product
Working with high heat sources
Modern-progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment
Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No