Alforno is expanding its pastry team and seeking individuals who are passionate about creating freshly baked pastries. The team collaborates to ensure high-quality baked goods and desserts meet guest demands. Joining Alforno means working alongside industry leaders in the Teatro Group, known for exceptional dining experiences. The Pastry Cook position involves producing superior baked goods, maintaining quality, and adhering to safety guidelines. Responsibilities include communication, daily production and handling, storage, waste monitoring, and meeting standards. The role contributes to dessert creation and menu changes while upholding cleanliness and food preparation standards. The Pastry Cook works under the Pastry Sous Chef and Chef, aiming for consistent, high-caliber food presentation. This opportunity allows individuals to refine skills, be part of a growth-oriented team, and embrace a meticulous approach to culinary excellence.

What are the duties to perform:

• Weigh, measure, and portion ingredients
• Demonstrated creativity in food
• Sound knowledge of the preparation of baked goods and desserts
• Ability to operate all kitchen appliances (ovens, induction cooktops, gas burners, steamers, propane torches, mixers, sheeters, etc)
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies in storage areas
• Innovative, detail-oriented, quality-conscious
• Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a special place for bread, pastry, and coffee lovers passionate about creating a bigger meaning and culture behind the Alforno brand

What will you bring to the team:

• Positive Attitude! and unique attributes and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A minimum of 2 years of pastry experience in a similar environment
• A diploma or degree in Pastry & Baking Culinary Arts or an equivalent field is an asset
• Self-starter, flexible, multitasking
• Extensive food handling and sanitation knowledge
• Self-motivated, positive, professional
• Recognizes and follows foodservice trends.

Perks of working with the Teatro Group:

• Benefits for salaried full-time employees (Dental, Vision, EHC, EFAP) after three months of employment
• Exclusive! Benefits plan to hourly employees who work some minimum hours per week! After the probationary period.
• Team Oriented
• Tips & Employee discounted or free food
• Corporate partnerships discounts - Wellness program
• Referral program to get up to $500!
• Flexible work hours
• Career development opportunities
• Dynamic and fun business culture
• Fun place with opportunities for advancement
• Internal surveys - Employee Engagement What is it like working with us?

• Weigh, measure, and portion ingredients
• Demonstrated creativity in food
• Sound knowledge of the preparation of baked goods and desserts
• Ability to operate all kitchen appliances (ovens, induction cooktops, gas burners, steamers, propane torches, mixers, sheeters, etc)
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies in storage areas
• Innovative, detail-oriented, quality-conscious
• Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a special place for bread, pastry, and coffee lovers passionate about creating a bigger meaning and culture behind the Alforno bran