Pastry Chef
Full Job Description
Onua Bakery is an artisan bakery & café that specializes in freshly baked, handcrafted sourdough and African-style baked goods, including bread, cakes, cookies, meat pies, cupcakes, chips, and a variety of other delicious pastries. As we continue to expand, we’re eager to bring on new team members who share our passion for delivering the finest, freshly baked goods. Our goal is to provide customers with exceptional, flavorful, and visually captivating products.
We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both traditional pastry techniques and industrial kitchen operations. As a member of our team, you will bring your expertise in French pastries to enhance our menu, creating beautiful, high-quality desserts that complement our artisanal approach. This position requires someone who is not only creative but also experienced in working with industrial machinery in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Duties
- Prepare and create a variety of exquisite French pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with our high-quality standards.
- Ensure all products are consistently made with the freshest ingredients and according to our recipes and specifications.
- Work with industrial kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, and other specialized machinery.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, ensuring all equipment is used safely and properly.
- Collaborate with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a smooth, efficient operation.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in the pastry world to bring innovation to our offerings.
- Assist with menu development and design visually stunning and delicious desserts.
- Ensure proper inventory management and ordering of necessary supplies.
Requirements
- Formal training in French Pastry techniques is a must.
- Proven experience working as a Pastry Chef in an industrial kitchen environment.
- Expertise in using industrial machinery such as mixers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create visually impressive and delicious baked goods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment without compromising on quality.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion for baking and a commitment to delivering the best in artisanal and African-style pastries.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits:
- Ongoing training
- Group insurance (drug, dental) - regular full-time employee
- Sick days and floating vacations
- Discounts on in-store purchases
- Work clothes provided
- Opportunities for advancement
- Plus other benefits.
Work Language: English
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Physical Demands: The physical demands this position is exposed to are: The employee will be on feet most of the day. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Experience in cooking is a must, with a minimum of 3 years required. Additionally, possession of a Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent certification is preferred.
Location: Ottawa, ON K1N 0E7. Please note that you should be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Can you describe your experience managing a bakery, including forming and mixing dough, and maintaining product quality?
- How have you developed and implemented new recipes or baking techniques to enhance the bakery’s offerings and improve efficiency?
- Describe your experience in experience working in a French bakery?
Experience:
- Food: 5 years (preferred)
- Pastry Chef: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-18
