Maurizio's - Pastry Cook

Job summary

The pastry cook will prepare dough, fillings, and desserts while ensuring high standards of presentation and quality. They will also assist in managing inventory and maintaining proper storage of ingredients.

Job details

Pastry Cook at Maurizio’s About Maurizio’s Maurizio offers a true taste of Italy in the heart of Halifax. Honouring its storied legacy, the reimagined restaurant blends tradition with sophistication, serving refined Italian dishes made with premium local produce and exclusive imported ingredients not found elsewhere in the city. From handmade pastas to expertly crafted cocktails, every detail reflects a commitment to quality, comfort, and timeless hospitality. Job description: We are looking for a Pastry Cook at Maurizio’s who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Maurizio’s dining experience fresh and exciting. What you will be doing as a Pastry Cook: Preparing dough, fillings, and other components for baked goods; Following recipes and techniques for consistent results; Helping to manage inventory and ensure proper storage of ingredients; Creating intricate designs for pastries, cakes, and desserts; Ensuring all items are prepared and presented to a high standard; Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. The person we are looking for has: Education in pastry is an asset; Experience in a professional kitchen or bakery is an asset; Basic knowledge of pastry techniques and procedures; The ability to work with pastry equipment; Understanding of baking times, temperatures and ingredient reactions; Highly organized with great attention to detail; Ability to stand for long periods of time; A flexible schedule and the availability for different days and shifts; Food safe certification. Why join us and what's in it for you? Competitive salary Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits Access to our gym and fitness facilities 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations RRSP Matching Opportunity for internal career growth Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you! Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The pastry cook will prepare dough, fillings, and desserts while ensuring high standards of presentation and quality. They will also assist in managing inventory and maintaining proper storage of ingredients.

Requirements

Candidates should have basic knowledge of pastry techniques and the ability to work with professional kitchen equipment. A flexible schedule and food safety certification are required, while formal pastry education or professional kitchen experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Gym and fitness facility access • 50% transit pass reimbursement • 50% dining discount • RRSP matching

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pastry preparation
• Dough preparation
• Inventory management
• Baking techniques
• Food safety
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Dough Preparation
• Equipment Operation
• Food Safety Certification
• Baking
• Culinary Arts
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Pastry Cook
• Pastry Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks