Baker / Pastry Cook

Our people are the best part about Demetres and we're always looking for the right people to carry the tradition of excellence. Demetres is a place where good things happen. We serve brilliant desserts that are handcrafted in store, with our own craft ice creams made right here in our central kitchen.

As a Baker/Pastry Cook at our central kitchen, you will be responsible for daily prep, baking, cooking, mixing, and making all kinds of cakes, desserts, batters, doughs, and ice creams.

In this role, previous experience or education with baking, decorating and/or pastries is a must. The position requires the ability to work in temperature controlled environments (cooler & freezer).

This is both a full-time and a part-time position, with morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. Our production is 7 days a week so we're able to accommodate your schedule preferences.

Responsibilities:

-Prepare, mix, bake, cook, and make different kinds of cakes, batters, doughs, pastries and ice creams

-Set up, maintain, and clean your stations & equipment (mixers, work areas, etc)

-Receive ingredients, organize and conduct lot tracking for traceability

-Ensure items are made consistently, on time and perfectly each time

-Maintain both workplace safety and food safety at all times

Requirements:

-Able to work quickly and efficiently while multitasking

-Able to learn quickly, follow directions, maintain a clean station, and be organized

-Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

-Able to move and lift up to 40 lbs

-Experience with mixers, ovens, stoves

-Meticulous and detail oriented from accurate measurements of small ingredients to lot tracking

This application is for our central commissary at 111 Strada Drive, Woodbridge ON.

It is accessible with public transportation and has plentiful on-site parking.