About Us
Le Jasmin Bakery is a French-style bakery specializing in custom cakes, seasonal sweets, and multicultural desserts inspired by Middle Eastern, French, Italian, and Arabic cuisines. Our menu blends traditional French pastry techniques with international flavors, and our creations are always halal, sustainable, and made from premium ingredients. With a customer base that includes walk-ins, custom cake clients, and online orders (Uber Eats, DoorDash), we pride ourselves on exceptional quality and warm, personalized customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating and decorating a variety of pastries, desserts, and specialty cakes, while also being comfortable interacting with customers, taking special orders, and managing production in a busy kitchen. This role requires creativity, technical precision, and strong time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake, and decorate cakes, pastries, tarts, and other bakery items according to bakery standards and custom orders.
- Design and create visually stunning custom cakes for special occasions, following client specifications.
- Assemble, fill, ice, and decorate cakes using advanced piping, buttercream blending, and finishing techniques.
- Develop and test new recipes in line with Le Jasmin Bakery’s brand and seasonal menu updates.
- Maintain exceptional quality control, ensuring all products meet taste, texture, and presentation standards.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting clients, discussing orders, and offering recommendations.
- Manage product displays for maximum appeal and freshness; rotate stock as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Train and guide junior team members or externship students when required.
- Collaborate with the team to meet daily production goals and special order deadlines.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Cake Decorator, or similar role in a professional bakery or restaurant.
- Proficiency in cake and pastry decorating techniques, including piping, fondant work, and sugar decorations.
- Strong understanding of color theory for buttercream blending and design coordination.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of icings, including Swiss and American buttercream, ganache, whipped cream, chantilly, fudge icing, and meringues.
- Ability to follow recipes and adjust them for portion or flavor changes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work efficiently under pressure.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for 6–8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures (freezers, refrigerators, warm kitchen).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.
Why Join Le Jasmin Bakery?
- Be part of a creative and multicultural pastry kitchen.
- Opportunities to showcase your artistry in custom cake and dessert design.
- Positive, team-oriented environment with a family-like work culture.
- Access to high-quality baking equipment and premium ingredients.
If you have a passion for pastry arts, an eye for detail, and the ability to deliver beautiful and delicious creations while thriving in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
apply here or at [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Cake decorating: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- WSIB (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
