Commissary - Pastry Cook

The Armour Group Limited • Halifax, NS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commissary Kitchen is the central culinary hub for Freehand Hospitality, supporting a dynamic portfolio of restaurants and event spaces across Queen’s Marque. From house-baked breads and fine pastries to bespoke canapés and large-scale catering, the Commissary team delivers consistency, quality, and craft at scale. In addition to preparing baked goods and desserts for all Freehand restaurants, the kitchen also collaborates closely with Freehand Catering and the team at Muir Hotel to create seamless, elevated culinary experiences for events of all kinds. We are looking for a Pastry Cook at The Commissary Kitchen who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Maurizio’s 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

What This Job Offers

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