Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

Chios Artisan Bakery is looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to produce high-quality artisan pastries, viennoiseries, individual desserts, and small cakes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in pastry arts and a passion for creating beautiful, delicious products that reflect the quality, craftsmanship, and European inspired character of Chios.

Responsibilities

• Produce artisan croissants.
• Create a variety of pastries, tarts, and other viennoiseries.
• Prepare individual desserts, including tiramisu, mousse cakes, cheesecakes, and other refined dessert offerings.
• Produce individual cakes, mini cakes, and seasonal specialty desserts.
• Develop new recipes, flavours, and seasonal creations for the café's menu.
• Ensure consistent product quality, taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety in the pastry kitchen.
• Manage ingredient preparation, storage, freshness, and inventory.
• Minimize food waste through proper production planning and ingredient management.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements and maintain consistent product availability.

What You Bring

• Previous professional experience in pastry production is required.
• A diploma or certificate in Pastry Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience making croissants, laminated doughs, individual desserts, and cakes.
• A portfolio of pastry and dessert creations is required as part of the application.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and ingredient handling.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and an eye for elegant presentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage production priorities, and maintain consistent quality.
• Food Handler Certificate required.
• A passion for artisan baking, quality ingredients, and creating distinctive products.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person