Pastry Chef, Seasonal
Top Benefits
About the role
Working Title: Pastry Chef, Seasonal
Employment Status: Seasonal
Starting Hourly Rate: $19,00 per hour
Address: 166 Bedford Hwy Halifax NS B3M 2J6
New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, occasional weekend & evening shifts
Start Date: February 11, 2026
Important Information: Previous work experience with pastries is required. Tranining provided. Red Seal Certification is preferred. Meal discounts and parking available.
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.
Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.
Click here to view our Team Member video!
Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for running the pastry operations by creating, planning and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods
As a Pastry Chef, you will:
- Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods
- Ensure recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
- Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, provincial and corporate standards and regulations
- Supervise hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
- Help plan and implement seasonal menus
- Order and maintain pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels
About you:
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Great organization and leadership skills
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or in a relevant field
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
About Compass Group
Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which serves meals to millions of people in c.35 countries and employs and engages more than 550,000 people globally. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.
Pastry Chef, Seasonal
Top Benefits
About the role
Working Title: Pastry Chef, Seasonal
Employment Status: Seasonal
Starting Hourly Rate: $19,00 per hour
Address: 166 Bedford Hwy Halifax NS B3M 2J6
New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, occasional weekend & evening shifts
Start Date: February 11, 2026
Important Information: Previous work experience with pastries is required. Tranining provided. Red Seal Certification is preferred. Meal discounts and parking available.
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.
Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.
Click here to view our Team Member video!
Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for running the pastry operations by creating, planning and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods
As a Pastry Chef, you will:
- Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods
- Ensure recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
- Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, provincial and corporate standards and regulations
- Supervise hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
- Help plan and implement seasonal menus
- Order and maintain pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels
About you:
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or in a relevant role
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Great organization and leadership skills
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or in a relevant field
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
About Compass Group
Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which serves meals to millions of people in c.35 countries and employs and engages more than 550,000 people globally. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.