Pastry Chef - Toronto, Canada - Eataly North America

Eataly North America

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim

for our guests to:

EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and togo counters
SHOP a selection of highquality Italian, local and homemade products
LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Job Description:

The Pastry Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci.

Reports directly to the Executive Chef and reports functionally to the Head of Pastry; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees.

Directs and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly's counters and restaurants
Manages the pastry team: hires; schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels; handles terminations
Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency
Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders
Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop
Communicates with the Executive Chef and Pastry Quality Head on new recipes
Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

6+ years of experience in a highvolume pastry preparation position
Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Intermediate computer skills
Degree from a postsecondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert wellpaced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

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