pastry chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

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About Us

We?re a proud Italian and Portuguese bakery located in the heart of Brampton, serving up traditional, made-from-scratch baked goods that bring a taste of home to our community. Alongside our fresh breads and pastries, we offer a take-out menu, deli selections, rich coffee, and a curated selection of grocery items. Our bakery is a neighborhood staple?a place where quality, tradition, and friendly service come together every day. If you?re passionate about baking and want to be part of a hardworking and welcoming team, we?d love to hear from you!

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to join our team at our Italian and Portuguese bakery in Brampton. In this role, you?ll focus on creating a wide range of traditional pastries and sweets?from rich custard tarts and flaky croissants to specialty cakes and seasonal desserts. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone with a passion for European pastry, creativity, and pride in their craft.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and sweets, with a focus on Italian and Portuguese traditions
• Produce high-quality items such as pastéis de nata, biscoitos, cannoli, tarts, and seasonal specialties
• Decorate and finish pastries with attention to detail and consistency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry area
• Follow recipes while also contributing ideas for new offerings
• Manage prep lists and daily production volumes to meet demand
• Ensure all items are prepared in a timely manner for opening and service

Requirements:

• 1?2 years of experience as a pastry chef or baker specializing in pastries (preferred)
• Familiarity with traditional Portuguese and Italian pastry is a strong asset
• Knowledge of doughs, fillings, custards, and finishing techniques
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and quality
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Availability for early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

We will provide training!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Canada?

Work Location: In person