Pastry Cook - Toronto, Canada - Kasa Moto

Kasa Moto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Kasa Moto is a two-story contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge that opened in the heart of Yorkville in the Spring of 2015. With a sprawling rooftop terrace, elevated design, and lush indoor topiary, Kasa Moto guests will enjoy a versatile dining experience that evolves from day to night.

Our Mission is simple. We are in the experience business.

Our people first culture will inspire and empower our team to deliver moments that matter in an environment hyper focussed on the guest experience.

Together we will maintain a best-in-class hospitality experience at Kasa Moto.

What you will find at Kasa Moto is passion without pretense; a unique group that loves coming to work every day, shouts good morning, rolls up their sleeves and works together to create innovative techniques to redefine hospitality.

Reporting to the Executive Culinary Leader, the Pastry Cook will be responsible for creating and executing various desserts to standard in a restaurant setting.

Excellent hand-eye coordination and a wealth of culinary knowledge is required.

What You'll Do:

Create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity for guests and employees
Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
Create mouthwatering pastries that elicit a wow factor from our customers
Bake treats, fancy cakes and delicious breads
Assist in creating new and exciting recipes that are seasonal and contemporary
Strong ability to follow current recipes
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
Ability to properly manage your time and delegate tasks to kitchen staff
Remain current with food safety standards
Promote and maintain a clean and safe work area at all times

What You'll Need

2 years' experience as pastry cook, baker or relevant role preferred
Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations such as gluten free or sugarless items and ability to substitute accordingly
Ability to measure correctly, proper mixing and blending skills are required
Understand the basics of design with the creative ability to create visually appealing pastries
Strong attention to detail and maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential
Ability to follow recipes and create new and innovative desserts that appeal to our customers
Strong leadership skills and the ability to properly manage your time while coordinating with other employees of the kitchen staff
Exude positivity and possess a welcoming and enthusiastic cando attitude
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment
Resultsoriented and impeccably organized
Strong attention to detail
Have extensive knowledge on cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations
Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience is an asset
Full time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays)