Pastry Cook

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

$22 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality baked goods and assisting with food preparation in an open kitchen environment. They must also maintain inventory, ensure food safety standards, and provide excellent customer service.

Job details

Job Description Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Are you an experienced Pastry Cook looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? Carleton Dining Services would love to have you on our team! We are hiring full-time Pastry Cooks to join our team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University campus. Our Pastry Cooks are responsible for preparing a broad range of high-quality baked goods in an open kitchen environment.What We Offer Health benefits (full-time employees) Training and development opportunities Employee recognition programs including service awards Meal program Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment Diverse and inclusive workforce About The Job Assist with pastry preparation and baking duties under supervision of the Chef Ensure consistent quality, preparation, and presentation of food Assist with recipe-based baking and food preparation Provide excellent customer service Assist with controlling waste and spoilage Assist with culinary auditing, and food safety measures Assist with weekly inventory Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures May perform other job duties as required About You Culinary education, or equivalent working experience Experience in Culinary field with a focus in Pastry Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritize tasks Problem solving Planning and organizing skills Enjoy working with others in a team setting The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.About Aramark At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters. The hourly wage for this role is $21.91

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have culinary education or equivalent working experience with a focus on pastry. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills are required, along with the ability to pass a criminal background check.