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Pastry Cook

@ Aptitude Inc

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Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Aptitude Inc is hiring a Pastry Cook to prepare and decorate desserts, pastries and breads in its kitchen. The work covers baking to recipe, decorating, ingredient and inventory management, and keeping the station clean and compliant. The posting requires flexibility for early mornings, weekends and holidays, and states no pay or employment type.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and bake pastries, desserts and breads to recipe
  • Decorate cakes and desserts with precision
  • Measure and mix ingredients, minimizing waste
  • Monitor inventory and store perishables properly
  • Keep the pastry station clean and compliant

Requirements summary:

  • Pastry or baking experience preferred
  • Food Handler Certification required
  • Strong baking and decorating skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to stand for long periods in a hot kitchen

Tools & skills

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2026-10-12
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2026-10-12

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Job details

DepartmentFood & beverage
Scheduleholidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsFood Handler Certification
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyPastry arts

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Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team. The Pastry Cook will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has experience in pastry arts, a passion for baking, and a commitment to food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Dessert Preparation: Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, and breads according to established recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Creative Decoration: Decorate cakes, pastries, and other desserts with precision, ensuring an attractive and appetizing display.
  • Ingredient Management: Measure and mix ingredients accurately, following recipes and ensuring minimal waste.
  • Quality Control: Maintain a high level of quality and presentation for all baked items, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Inventory and Supplies: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, ordering ingredients as needed, and properly storing perishables.
  • Cleanliness and Organization: Keep the pastry station and work areas clean, organized, and in compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Menu Development Support: Work with the Pastry Chef to develop new dessert ideas, seasonal items, and special-order requests.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Previous experience in a pastry or baking role is preferred; culinary school training in pastry arts is an asset.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of baking techniques, decorating skills, and proficiency with pastry tools and equipment.
  • Certifications: Food Handler Certification (required in most Canadian provinces).
  • Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure precise measurements, consistency, and presentation.
  • Creativity: A passion for creativity in desserts and an ability to design visually appealing products.

Additional Requirements:

  • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment.
  • Time Management: Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet production schedules.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

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