Pastry Cook
At The Drake, we celebrate emerging music and art, serve food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspire our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives. We’re more than a place to sleep, eat + drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine, personal, memorable, and embraces the energy of discovery.
We value honesty and spontaneity because that's the stuff of real connection and believe that hospitality is an act of care. The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture, and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all.
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate Pastry Cook to join our talented kitchen team at The Drake Hotel. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for creating high-quality pastries, desserts, and other baked goods that delight our guests. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and the culinary team to ensure that our dessert offerings meet our high standards of quality and presentation.
Responsibilities- Preparation and baking of various pastries, desserts, and other baked goods according to recipes
- Decorating and plating desserts to meet presentation standards
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pastry station
- Assisting in menu development and creativity in pastry offerings
- Collaborating with the culinary team to ensure a smooth workflow
- Following food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen
- Assisting with the savoury kitchen on a as-need basis
- Minimum 2 years of pastry experience in a high-volume kitchen setting
- Knowledge of various pastry techniques and methods
- Strong attention to detail and creativity in dessert presentation
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and be a team player
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
Benefits
We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation, and benefits package, training programs and other unique perks, as part of joining our team.
Drake Hotel Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBT2Q+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities.Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.