Pastry Chef - Vancouver, Canada - Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen

Description

Mazahr is a full dine-in, licensed Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Vancouver. We specialize in and serve authentic traditional Lebanese dishes with genuine hospitality.

We are a popular neighborhood restaurant known for making fresh food, always using fresh ingredients to come up with flavorful dishes.

We are looking to add an independent Lebanese/Middle eastern pastry section by hiring a Pastry chef who can contribute to more richness in our menu.

Examples of Lebanese pastries:
Baklava, Maamoul (middle eastern butter cookies), Kunafa, Baba Rom, Cheabiyat, fatayer, manakish, sfeeha, Ashta, Arabic ice-cream etc.


Responsibilities:


Include but not limited to:

• Operating and Managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the cooks for a successful working environment
• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads according to recipes and quality standards
• Ensure proper food handling and packaging to maintain freshness and quality
• Creating pastries, and baked goods, by following a set recipe.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate pastry production with overall menu offerings
• Responsible for pastry menu costs and pricing and ensuring a profitable business operation.
• Monitoring and maintaining the stock of baking ingredients and order supplies as needed.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Include but not limited to:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial pastry making
• High level of creativity, and a portfolio to show your work.
• High management and organization skills
• Efficiency in communicating and facilitating work flow
• Strong knowledge of Lebanese pastry techniques and flavours
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently produce highquality pastries
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills in a fastpaced kitchen environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative kitchen setting
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary:
$22.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Experience:

• Baking: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1 (required)

Work Location:
In person