Pastry Chef (Richmond, BC)

Company Introduction

T&T Supermarket Inc. was found in 1993 with two stores in BC.  Since then, it has expanded rapidly to become Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 27 stores across the country: 12 in Metro Vancouver, 6 in Alberta, and 9 in Ontario (7 in GTA and 1 in Ottawa, 1 in Waterloo).

Major Responsibilities

1. In charge of production of all bakery products (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) produced and sold at the store
2. Oversee, plan and responsible for all ingredients and dough for bread, cakes, rolls, mousse, puddings, sweet goods, batters and icings and frostings according to standard operating procedures or special customer orders…etc
3. Ensure product (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) quality, inventory level and wastage are adhered to the Company’s established standards
4. Ensure the team accurately execute the baking production process; this includes but is not limited to the mixing of flour, dough, cake mixes and other critical and minute steps for producing various bakery products
5. Provide guidance and supervision to the Bakery Production team, ensure fair distribution of work and ensure proper scheduling is done
6. Provide training, disciplinary actions, corrective and positive feedback on staff performance
7. Participate in new product research and development process, encourage innovations
8. Ensure order and replenish inventory is done on a timely basis
9. Manage and responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the production area
10. Responsible for answering customers’ enquiries
11. Provides hands on demonstration of new products to the Bakery Production team as required
12. Provide support to the whole bakery team, lead by example, demonstrate team work and foster good working relationships.

Attitude Requirements

1. Demonstrate job commitment, accountable, reliable
2. A good team player, able to collaborate with and assist other colleagues
3. Possess a positive, proactive, self-motivated work attitude
4. Good attendance record, comply with company’s rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

1. Possess knowledge and at least 3 years of experience in making bakery products (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries), including dough mixing, cake cutting / decorating, oven temperature monitoring, and other baking techniques…etc
2. Possess knowledge in workplace health & safety and food safety (FoodSafe Certification requires)
3. Have knowledge and experience in supervising bakery production workflow and controlling cost and wastage
4. Ability to manage and train employees
5. Good organization, and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to deliver bakery product (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) research and development
7. Good communication skills , able to communicate in English. Chinese is an asset(Cantonese &/or Mandarin)
8. Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours
9. Have a good understanding of tools & equipments relevant to the job

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Benefit 

1. Staff purchase discount
2. Paid annual leave, sick leave, marriage leave and bereavement leave
3. Discounted staff meals
4. Life and AD&D Insurance

Shift

1. Shift work is required
2. Weekday & one day of weekend

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.