Pastry Chef

Job summary

Prepare and consistently execute recipes for pastries, breads, cakes, tarts, confections, and plated desserts while maintaining food safety and cleanliness. Operate kitchen equipment, supervise cooks, requisition supplies, and work with the chef on dessert costing and concepts.

Job details

Job Description PASTRY CHEF - ANCORA Ancora is recognized as one of the finest dining experiences in the Vancouver area, specializing in fresh and innovative seafood combining flavours and techniques which embrace several diverse cultures, located in a modern setting with a spectacular waterfront location. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef. The Pastry Chef role includes (but is not limited to) the following: Work independently to prepare and execute a variety of recipes for cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, breads, tarts, and confections. Must be able to execute pastry dishes consistently according to the recipes and standards in terms of taste and appearance. Responsible for safe food handling and keeping food preparation areas clean. Take part in daily kitchen cleaning at the end of work shift. Responsible for operating and monitoring the proper functioning of equipment such as convection ovens, dough mixers, proofer, dough sheeter, and cooler/freezer. Instruct and supervise cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Preparation of bread, components for plated desserts Costing and conceptualizing desserts with the chef Requirements 4+ years previous experience in food preparation as a chef/cook. Cook trade certification or equivalent training and experience. Clear conversational English language ability is required. Food Safe Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional Pay Tips Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Prepare and consistently execute recipes for pastries, breads, cakes, tarts, confections, and plated desserts while maintaining food safety and cleanliness. Operate kitchen equipment, supervise cooks, requisition supplies, and work with the chef on dessert costing and concepts.

Requirements

Requires at least four years of food-preparation experience as a chef or cook, plus cook trade certification or equivalent training and experience. Clear conversational English and Food Safe certification are required.

Benefits

• Tips

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pastry Preparation
• Cake Making
• Laminated Dough Preparation
• Bread Making
• Tart Making
• Confectionery
• Recipe Execution
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Kitchen Equipment Operation
• Staff Instruction And Supervision
• Food And Supply Requisitioning
• Plated Dessert Preparation
• Dessert Costing
• Dessert Concept Development
• Food Presentation

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Trades