Pastry Cook

Job summary

Produce pastries, croissants, and desserts, including finishing and lamination, while following Blacksmith Bakery recipes. Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, support and motivate colleagues, and complete detailed production tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job details

Blacksmith Bakery is Hiring! Looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team! We are currently hiring a Production Bakers for our Maple Ridge location. Shifts available on both the morning and afternoon teams! The ideal candidate is a team player who works well under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced kitchen team and a master Pastry Chef. Candidates must have pastry school education or a minimum of 3 years in the industry working in a similar position. Position Requirements Knowledge of pastry making and dessert finishing Knowledge of Croissant production and lamination Knowledge of dessert production Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and encourage fellow staff Math skills for count offs and measurements 3 years experience in a similar position Written and Spoken fluency in English Required Characteristics A pleasant, energetic and cheerful disposition. Team-oriented, motivated, clean and organized. Able to adapt in difficult situations and handle pressure. Can complete detail-oriented work in a skilled and timely manner. Has an eagerness and capacity to learn. Able to follow Blacksmith Bakery recipes exactly as they are taught to you. Can be relied upon to complete complicated tasks. Exceptional communication skills in both written and spoken English. Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy and somewhat stressful environment while working. Willing to perform tasks such as cleaning and garbage handling. Education And Experience Pastry education or applicable training is an asset. Enrolment or completion of the RED SEAL certification program through ITA an asset. Level 1 Food Safe Physical Requirements Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs safely and must be able to stand for long periods of time. Able to work in warm conditions around equipment that generate heat. Other: Available to work early mornings, weekends, holidays as necessary.

What you’ll do

Produce pastries, croissants, and desserts, including finishing and lamination, while following Blacksmith Bakery recipes. Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, support and motivate colleagues, and complete detailed production tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have pastry school education or at least three years of experience in a similar role, along with knowledge of pastry and dessert production and croissant lamination. The role also requires English fluency, teamwork, organization, the ability to work under pressure, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pastry Making
• Dessert Finishing
• Croissant Production
• Lamination
• Dessert Production
• Leadership
• Staff Motivation
• Mathematics
• Written Communication
• Spoken Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Working Under Pressure
• Attention To Detail
• Recipe Adherence
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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