Senior Pastry Chef
Top Benefits
About the role
Forno Cultura is a 3rd generation alternative baking space with a keen interest in serving our communities with artisanal crafted and the highest quality landscape of offerings. Our culinary approach is centered around Cucina de la Campagna and seasonality that is so robust with our local food growers.
The ideal candidate for this position is a passionate and engaged pastry enthusiast with a love of food. You will have had previous experience in cooking preferably in the Italian landscape and capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively. You thrive in a busy production team and are a positive role model of professionalism.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prep and assemble ingredients for production
· Be a team player and show strong morale for team-work within the culinary team.
· Manage time well, and ensure prep lists are executed efficiently
· Manage inventory
· Maintain all standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
· Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
· Follow stablished maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
· Rotate stock items as per established procedures
· Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
· Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift
SKILLS
· Ability to produce a quality product consistently in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to multi-task by handling various production demands
· Ability to follow standard operating procedures
· Strong organizational skills
REQUIREMENTS
· Be an excellent communicator
· Value being part of a busy and productive team
· Be passionate about food and food history
· Have at least 2-3 years of professional pastry baking experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work early morning shifts starting at 5:30 AM?
Experience:
- pastry: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
About Forno Cultura
Forno Cultura was founded in 2013 in Toronto to explore cucina de la campagna, country cooking based on the historic traditions of Italy and old-world Europe but situated in Toronto as a Toronto native brand encompassing the rich mosaic of culinary influences of this unique global city.
As a proud artisanal production space, our best tools are our hands, our nose, our eyes and most importantly the passion and heart for being a place our community, and our team members call home.
Forno Cultura is a spirited place, with an old soul, a young heart, and an undeniable enthusiasm for innovation, learning and development. We believe the best recipe for success is focus and determination, combined with balance in work and life.
Our approach to growth and development is simple: "in learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn". Above all we value teamwork, personal and professional growth, and development, and having a safe and positive space that is inclusive and open.
BON APPETIT https://www.bonappetit.com/city-guides/toronto/venue/forno-cultura
THE GLOBE AND MAIL https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/restaurant-reviews/forno-cultura-new-toronto-bakery-is-an-essential-pit-stop-for-food-lovers/article15351474/
EDIBLE TORONTO https://edibletoronto.ediblecommunities.com/eat/bakers-intuition
TORONTO STAR https://www.thestar.com/life/christmascookies/2014/12/19/cookie_calendar_day_19_pistachio_anise_biscotti_from_forno_cultura.html
TORONTOLIFE https://torontolife.com/tag/forno-cultura/
BLOGTO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUaAN8oc2DE
BAKER'S JOURNAL https://www.bakersjournal.com/five-decades-of-tradition/
FROMMERS https://www.frommers.com/destinations/toronto/restaurants/forno-cultura
DESIGNLINES https://www.designlinesmagazine.com/biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station/
ARCHITIZER https://architizer.com/projects/biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station/
AZURE MAGAZINE https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/forno-culturas-latest-outpost-is-rooted-in-the-culture-of-toronto/
CANADIAN INTERIORS https://www.canadianinteriors.com/2019/07/25/project-of-the-year-biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station-toronto/
ARCHELLO https://archello.com/project/forno-cultura
Senior Pastry Chef
Top Benefits
About the role
Forno Cultura is a 3rd generation alternative baking space with a keen interest in serving our communities with artisanal crafted and the highest quality landscape of offerings. Our culinary approach is centered around Cucina de la Campagna and seasonality that is so robust with our local food growers.
The ideal candidate for this position is a passionate and engaged pastry enthusiast with a love of food. You will have had previous experience in cooking preferably in the Italian landscape and capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively. You thrive in a busy production team and are a positive role model of professionalism.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prep and assemble ingredients for production
· Be a team player and show strong morale for team-work within the culinary team.
· Manage time well, and ensure prep lists are executed efficiently
· Manage inventory
· Maintain all standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
· Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
· Follow stablished maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
· Rotate stock items as per established procedures
· Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
· Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift
SKILLS
· Ability to produce a quality product consistently in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to multi-task by handling various production demands
· Ability to follow standard operating procedures
· Strong organizational skills
REQUIREMENTS
· Be an excellent communicator
· Value being part of a busy and productive team
· Be passionate about food and food history
· Have at least 2-3 years of professional pastry baking experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work early morning shifts starting at 5:30 AM?
Experience:
- pastry: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
About Forno Cultura
Forno Cultura was founded in 2013 in Toronto to explore cucina de la campagna, country cooking based on the historic traditions of Italy and old-world Europe but situated in Toronto as a Toronto native brand encompassing the rich mosaic of culinary influences of this unique global city.
As a proud artisanal production space, our best tools are our hands, our nose, our eyes and most importantly the passion and heart for being a place our community, and our team members call home.
Forno Cultura is a spirited place, with an old soul, a young heart, and an undeniable enthusiasm for innovation, learning and development. We believe the best recipe for success is focus and determination, combined with balance in work and life.
Our approach to growth and development is simple: "in learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn". Above all we value teamwork, personal and professional growth, and development, and having a safe and positive space that is inclusive and open.
BON APPETIT https://www.bonappetit.com/city-guides/toronto/venue/forno-cultura
THE GLOBE AND MAIL https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/restaurant-reviews/forno-cultura-new-toronto-bakery-is-an-essential-pit-stop-for-food-lovers/article15351474/
EDIBLE TORONTO https://edibletoronto.ediblecommunities.com/eat/bakers-intuition
TORONTO STAR https://www.thestar.com/life/christmascookies/2014/12/19/cookie_calendar_day_19_pistachio_anise_biscotti_from_forno_cultura.html
TORONTOLIFE https://torontolife.com/tag/forno-cultura/
BLOGTO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUaAN8oc2DE
BAKER'S JOURNAL https://www.bakersjournal.com/five-decades-of-tradition/
FROMMERS https://www.frommers.com/destinations/toronto/restaurants/forno-cultura
DESIGNLINES https://www.designlinesmagazine.com/biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station/
ARCHITIZER https://architizer.com/projects/biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station/
AZURE MAGAZINE https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/forno-culturas-latest-outpost-is-rooted-in-the-culture-of-toronto/
CANADIAN INTERIORS https://www.canadianinteriors.com/2019/07/25/project-of-the-year-biscotteria-forno-cultura-union-station-toronto/
ARCHELLO https://archello.com/project/forno-cultura