Job Details
Location of Work:
The location of work will be 221 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora, ON L4G 0K2
Contact Information
Human Resources Department
hr-pregelamerica@adepthrmsolutions.com
(704) 707-0380
Job Description
Job Duties:
The Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining the daily functions of our Canadian training program at a high level of quality with minimal assistance and supervision. This position requires a thorough knowledge of pastry ingredients and their functions in baking, pastry, and frozen dessert applications. This person will be required to travel, approximately 50-60% of the time, in Canada (mostly Ontario), U.S., and Italy for various tradeshows and demonstrations with sales reps as needed to support sales. This position will be based out of the Aurora, ON area. The job duties for this role will be as follows:
• Using classic and modern techniques, properly produce a variety of pastry and dessert items as needed for recipe testing, classes, tastings, presentations, tradeshows, etc.
• Prepare for and instruct customers, leads, and/or coworkers in pastry and frozen dessert classes and demonstrations, with an emphasis on supporting the sales of PreGel Canada products.
• Recommend products to customers and potential customers based on their needs and interests.
• Research, test, and develop recipes for PreGel Canada products as needed to produce innovative applications, in collaboration with the Corporate Pastry Chef in PreGel America.
• Properly use a variety of equipment including but not limited to ovens, mixers, chocolate tempering machines, batch freezers, blast freezers, display cases, soft serve machines, scales, immersion blenders, dishwashers, etc.
• Follow industry standards for food safety procedures; regularly check ingredient quality, expiration dates, etc.; maintain clean storage areas for all food products including dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients used to match the amount of finished products needed.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, regularly clean tools, small equipment, large equipment, workstations, etc.
• Follow PreGel Training Center policies and procedures.
• Work closely with your direct team members, as a contributing team player.
• Work closely with other departments within the organization to accomplish daily tasks which can include but are not limited to ingredient, tool, and equipment inventory; purchase order requisitions, purchasing, and filing expenses; calculating food costs; planning, preparing, and traveling to tradeshows and demonstrations; communicating with employees, customers, leads, partners, sponsors, and equipment vendors.
Terms of Employment
Full-time Permanent Position
Language of Work
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for this role. Fluency in Italian is considered an asset. Fluency in French is a plus.
Wage
$50,000CAD Annually
Benefits
• Extended heath care
• Paramedical services
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
• Employee paid LTD available
• Paid vacation and personal paid time off
• Potential for housing and vehicle support, or equivalent in salary
Location of Work:
The location of work will be 221 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora, ON L4G 0K2
Contact Information
Human Resources Department
hr-pregelamerica@adepthrmsolutions.com
(704) 707-0380
Skills Requirement:
• At least 5 years’ experience as a pastry or gelato chef
• At least 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training specific to producing pastry and dessert items, including recipe testing, conducting classes, tastings, presenting and participation in pastry and dessert tradeshows within the industry
• Completion of a post-secondary education or minimum training of training program in the culinary/pastry field is an asset.
• Skilled in all areas of baking, pastry production, frozen dessert production, and cooking techniques.
• 3+ years of direct baking experience using traditional Italian baking methods is required.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft office programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be able to operate copiers, scanners, and other office technology.
• Must be able to independently research, analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
• Maintain a current knowledge of pastry ingredients and their functions in baking and pastry.
• A strong commitment to a team culture and positive attitude is required.
• Ability to gain, maintain and update a thorough knowledge of all PreGel Canada’s products.
• Interpersonal communication skills are a must.
