Pastry/Prep Cook-40254001

City : Toronto

Category : Full-time Customer Service

Industry : Food And Beverages

Employer : Sodexo

Crafting and preparing new baked goods, pastries and desserts
Responsible for preparing food for service in the Bistro restaurant.
Prep (chopping, peeling, cutting) and stock cooking station with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
Execute dishes with accuracy, speed and detail adhering to the recipes provided by the Chef
Prepping mise en place and preparing sandwiches/salads for the Grab and Go fridges
Ensuring every product meets the expectations of the customer and reflects well on the standards of the establishment
Ensuring the workstation is restocked and cleaned as needed
Keeping records of the bakery inventory, production levels, and deliveries
Inspecting each baked product to ensure it meets quality requirements
Displaying and decorating the finished products to make them client-ready
Making product improvement recommendations, responding to the needs of the customers, and accepting orders

Growth, Development & Qualifications:

Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity.
Ability to create new baked goods and pastries.
Ability to work under strict deadlines and meet client expectations.
Knowledge of general baking principles and understanding of a wide variety of recipes
Excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality controls
Excellent understanding of imperial systems and metrics of measurements
Strong verbal and written communication skills to assist in the day-to-day operations within the bakery.
Must have a valid Food Safe Certification or be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencing employment.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Must be physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items up to 50lbs.
Embodies our value behaviors:  Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and the Spirit of Progress.

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