Full Job Description

The rustic desserts of La Gâtelière are distinguished by their rich and indulgent taste experiences and by the deliberate choice of authentic, whole ingredients. La Gâtelière is seeking a pastry chef to join the production team. This is an ideal position for a passionate individual looking for stimulating challenges in a growing company. The candidate must share the company's values: Authentically artisan, with a pleasure and concern for making the best desserts to share.

Tasks

• Prepare products with consistent quality, respecting recipe sheets and requirements (portions, measurements, packaging, control, baking, mixing, etc.).
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and items ready for sale.
• Receive and place orders during supplier deliveries.
• Prepare production tools and equipment.
• Clean and maintain work areas, equipment, and dishwashing areas.
• Respect and apply food safety standards and procedures.
• Prepare and package products and get them ready for shipping.
• Organize and maintain the workspace.
• Any other related tasks.

Physical Skills

• Ability to follow recipes and established procedures.
• Ability to work standing all day (with breaks).
• Endurance and physical strength (lifting 25-kilo blocks of butter, 20-kilo tubs and bags of flour/sugar).

Soft Skills

• Enjoy creating.
• Precision and attention to detail.
• Initiative and good adaptability. Proactive.
• Rigor and efficiency.
• Organizational skills and priority management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to receive and apply directives.
• Ability to recognize problematic situations and provide solutions.

Required Qualifications and Education

• 3 years of experience in the profession.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to commute to work in person at the workshop.
• Experience with pastry equipment.
• Speak French.

Assets

• Diploma (DEP) in pastry.
• MAPAQ hygiene and sanitation certification.
• Own a vehicle.
• Experience with integrated management software (ERP).
• Detain a valid driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Daytime, Monday to Thursday and sometimes Friday AM.
• Dayshifts. Weekends off.
• Discounts on products and occasional freebies.
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (4%).
• Free coffee.

Type of Employment

Full-time

Salary

Starting at $21.00 per hour. Overtime paid and compensated.

Expected Hours

36 to 40 per week

Additional information

• Salary: 21
• Frequency: Per hour
• Employment type: Full-time