Pastry Cook (Vegan dishes and pastries)

Company: Hearts Choices Inc.

Business information: Hearts Choices is a vegan restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, specialized in vegan food production for both restaurant service and retail distribution to supply other stores.

Business Address: 4127 6st NE, #9 Calgary, AB, T2E 6V5

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory for restaurant and retail operations
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment for creating vegan pastries to cooking staff
Supervise activities of 2 workers

Create new vegan recipes suitable for restaurant service and retail sales

Creation and implementation of a vegan pastries program for restaurant sales and for retail sales
Instruct other cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for restaurant service
Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods for retail sales
Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions

Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Adapt recipes as needed for retail distribution
Adhere to food safety regulations to maintain product integrity for retail distribution
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as cook or related field is required.

Ability to supervise at least two workers

Minimum 2 years of experience with cooking vegan pastries is a strong asset

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Organized, Flexibility, Reliability, Dependability, Leadership
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 pounds)

Area of specialization: Vegan desserts, pastries, baked goods, and all other vegan specialty dishes

Language: English is required

Salary: $20.00 per hour, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Gratuities, Medical Benefits, Free parking available, Dental benefits, Vision care benefits, Extended Medical Insurance, Uniforms are provided by the employer, Discounts on meals, Free employee meals.

Important Information:

Flexibility in the schedule is required. Hearts Choices is open from Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM but shifts begin earlier to prepare products for retail sales. The employee will work from Monday to Friday in a combination of shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and shifts from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM. One unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes and one paid coffee break of 15 minutes are included.

Apply to: contacteahly@gmail.com