Pastry Chef
Scanway Catering & Pastry
1505 Barrington Street Halifax
Terms of Employment:
Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Evening

Salary:
To be negotiated, Gratuities, Medical Benefits

Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia (1 vacancy)

Education:
Not applicable

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):
Not applicable

Experience:
5 years or more

Languages:
Speak English, Read English, Write English

Chef Category:
Pastry chef

Work Setting:
Catering firm, Pastry & Cake shop

Cuisine Specialties:
International

Food Preparation Specializations:
Bakery goods and desserts

Specific Skills:
Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities, Estimate food requirements, Estimate food and labour costs, Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, Instruct cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques, Ensure quality of food and portion control, Requisition food and kitchen supplies and equipment, Schedule staff, Recruit and hire staff, Supervise cooks and kitchen staff

Additional Skills:
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory

Own Tools/Equipment:
Tools

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information:
Public transportation is available

Ability to Supervise:
3-4 people

Essential Skills:
Reading text, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Job task planning and organizing

Please apply with resume, references and photos of your work to:
Geir Simensen
Owner and Executive Chef
Scanway Catering
How to Apply
Contact Name: Geir Simensen
Email: gsimensen@scanwaycatering.ca
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