5 Cake Decorator jobs in Canada
Pastry Chef
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**Job Number** 25110942
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** W Toronto, 90 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ONT, Canada, M4W 1A7VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Leads development and training of team to improve results while maintaining standards. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
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- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Leading Pastry Culinary Team**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Supervises pastry preparation shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
- Strives to improve service performance.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Trains employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
- Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
**Supports Training and Development Activities**
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $83,000 annually.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
**Notification to Applicants** : W Toronto takes seriously its obligations under provincial human rights and accessibility legislation (such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, and Nova Scotia Accessibility Act). We are happy to provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call or email and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.
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Assistant Pastry Chef
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We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all pastries and desserts are crafted to perfection. This role requires creativity, a solid understanding of food safety practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Duties
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensure all food preparation areas are clean and organized, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Package finished products for display or sale, ensuring presentation meets quality standards.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations during service hours.
- Assist in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages as needed.
- Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with guests when necessary, taking feedback positively to improve offerings.
- Stay updated on industry trends and techniques to continually enhance pastry offerings.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role within the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food handling practices, and kitchen safety standards.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality output.
- Excellent attention to detail with a creative flair for baking and presentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Flexibility to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Join our team and contribute your skills to create delightful pastries that will leave our customers coming back for more!
Sous Chef, Pastry
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sous Chef for the all day dining location will work alongside the Executive Sous Chef to manage the daily operations of the kitchen, including leading and motivating a team of kitchen staff, creating menus, and managing food costs.
Chef De Partie - Pastry
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Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!
Job DescriptionChef de Partie
Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.
Starting Rate of Pay: $24.58 per hour
Your Job Duties Include:
- Supervise preparation and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Oversee first cook, second cook and general cook in the kitchen area
- Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
- Maintain a working environment where creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism are the standard
- Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests satisfaction
- Other duties as assigned
Your experience and skills include:
- Minimum 4 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
- Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required
- Diploma or equivalent Certification to a culinary program required
- Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
- Valid Alberta driver’s license required
- Excellent Knife skills and safe handling required
Additional Information
Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence:
Senior Chef de Partie - Pastry
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Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!
Job DescriptionStarting Rate of Pay: $25.63 per hour CAD
Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Senior Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare. In this role you will support the hotel by:
- Supervise preparation and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation, while ensuring timeliness of service
- Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests satisfaction
- Respond to daily email communication and be a point of contact for: inquiries, allergy concerns, daily summary to the Sous Chef team and sending emails correspondence with daily specials to appropriate parties
- Stay 4 days ahead of function and outlet business levels to ensure all production is completed, while maintaining accurate storeroom requisitions
- Build positive relationships with Front of House colleagues and management team ensuring communication of menu knowledge; which may include allergy concerns, organizing menu tastings and briefings
- Other duties as assigned
Your experience and skills include:
- Minimum 6 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
- Minimum 1 year as CDP within a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required hotel required
- Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
- Diploma or certification in a culinary field required
- Valid Journeyperson Red Seal certification or international equivalent is required
- Certificate of completion on an intermediate level foodservice handling course is required
- W.H.M.I.S. certification required
- Valid Alberta driver’s license required
- Excellent Knife skills and safety required
Additional Information
Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence:
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