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About the Role

The Distillery Restaurants Corp. is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Restaurant Pastry Cook for a high-achieving French restaurant. The ideal candidate understands that exceptional food is at the heart of hospitality and is an ambassador to Toronto's unique food and beverage culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sweet treats including crème anglaise, ice creams, sorbets, crème brûlée, croquembouche, cookies, and petits fours.
• Portion nougatine, sponge cakes, and glaze cakes.
• Prepare flat breads, lavash, and saltines.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, equipment, and utensils.
• Adhere strictly to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines.
• Follow FIFO (first in, first out) method to maximize ingredient freshness.
• Move food products and supplies between outlets.
• Report equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to the Chef on duty.
• Work largely unsupervised and independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have legal permission to work in Canada.
• At least five (5) years of professional pastry experience.
• Ability to produce pastry items to a high standard.
• Strong internal drive and ability to work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, everchanging environment, including weekend schedules.
• Humble personality with a good sense of humour.
• Strong communication skills.

Skills

• Following recipes
• Portion controls
• Presentation specifications
• Crème anglaise preparation
• Ice cream and sorbet preparation
• Crème brûlée preparation
• Croquembouche preparation
• Cookie preparation
• Petits fours preparation
• Nougatine portioning
• Sponge cake portioning
• Glaze cake portioning
• Flat bread preparation
• Lavash preparation
• Saltine preparation
• Station organization
• Equipment and utensil organization
• Sanitation guidelines
• Food safety guidelines
• Hygiene guidelines
• FIFO method
• Food product movement
• Supply movement
• Equipment malfunction reporting
• Utensil malfunction reporting
• Independent work
• Supervised work

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years of professional pastry experience

Education Level

• Pastry program degree/diploma/certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, plus tips

Benefits

• In-house dining perks
• Career growth opportunities
• Monthly cooking competition with $250 cash prize
• Field trips to artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms, and suppliers
• Prizes for outstanding work ethic

About the Company

• The Distillery Restaurants Corp. (DRC) is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, Madrina Bar y Tapas, Distillery Events and Distillery Festivals.
• DRC offers a dynamic culture that encourages and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit.
• DRC provides a bold and lively work environment.
• DRC's Executive Chef team is led by Culinary Director Chef Tim Miles.

Equal Opportunity

• The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
• DRC encourages and welcomes candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities.
• Accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.
• The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
• Accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.