Mystic - Prep Cook

The Armour Group Limited • Halifax, NS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mystic, a new restaurant on the Halifax waterfront in the Queen’s Marque district, focuses on the natural landscape of Canada, particularly the Maritime provinces. Chef Malcolm Campbell and his team aim to showcase the region's exceptional fish, flora, and fauna through an authentic and elevated expression of time and place. The team is dedicated to forging an honest connection between the kitchen and the table, with Front of House staff intuitively adapting to guest needs to ensure a memorable experience. We are looking for a Pastry Cook who will collaborate with the team, push boundaries, and contribute to keeping the dining experience fresh and exciting.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques and procedures
• The ability to work with pastry equipment
• Understanding of baking times, temperatures and ingredient reactions
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• A flexible schedule and the availability for different days and shifts
• Food safe certification

Nice To Haves

• Education in pastry is an asset
• Experience in a professional kitchen or bakery is an asset

Responsibilities

• Preparing dough, fillings, and other components for baked goods
• Following recipes and techniques for consistent results
• Helping to manage inventory and ensure proper storage of ingredients
• Creating intricate designs for pastries, cakes, and desserts
• Ensuring all items are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Such other similar and related duties as required from time to time

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits
• Access to our gym and fitness facilities
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
• Work-life balance
• Career growth
• Long term job stability
• An opportunity to positively contribute to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed